Bill > H1145

This bill makes two key changes to Florida's workforce education system. First, it expands the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program to include charter schools, allowing them to receive grants to create or expand career and technical education programs that lead to industry certifications. Second, the bill modifies the Money-back Guarantee Program by requiring school districts and Florida College System institutions to offer money-back guarantees on at least three additional programs by July 1, 2026, and to report these programs to the State Board of Education. The bill also establishes more specific student eligibility criteria for tuition reimbursement, including requirements related to attendance, program performance, career services participation, internships, job searching, and career planning. These changes aim to enhance workforce development opportunities by providing more financial support and incentives for educational institutions to develop programs that prepare students for in-demand careers, with the added protection of a money-back guarantee if the program does not meet certain performance standards. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance, Education, Labor and Employment

Higher Education Budget Subcommittee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1145