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Introduced
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
In Committee
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Crossed Over
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires any state agency or authority that operates, coordinates, or oversees a workforce development program or activity, as defined in the bill, to track and report, at least annually, on the performance of that workforce development program or activity, using the primary indicators of performance under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. These performance indicators are: 1) the percentage of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program; 2) the percentage of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the fourth quarter after exit from the program; 3) the median earnings of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program; 4) the percentage of program participants who obtain a recognized postsecondary credential, or a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent during participation in or within one year after exit from the program; 5) the percentage of program participants who, during a program year, are in an education or training program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential or employment and who are achieving measurable skill gains toward such a credential or employment; and 6) the indicators of effectiveness in serving employers, defined currently as the percentage of participants in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program who were employed by the same employer in the second and fourth quarters after exit. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires state agencies that operate workforce development programs to track and report annually on six key performance metrics originally outlined in the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. These metrics include measuring the percentage of program participants who are employed in the second and fourth quarters after exiting the program, median earnings of employed participants, the percentage of participants obtaining recognized credentials or diplomas, the percentage of participants making measurable skill gains in education or training programs, and the percentage of participants employed by the same employer in the second and fourth quarters after program exit. The bill defines "workforce development program or activity" broadly, encompassing job training, work readiness services, job placement assistance, and specific state programs like Transform Milwaukee Jobs, department of corrections reintegration initiatives, and Wisconsin Works. Agencies must publish these performance metrics on a single state-maintained website, with some exemptions for reporting data about minors or when doing so would violate confidentiality requirements. The goal is to create greater transparency and accountability in workforce development efforts by systematically tracking program outcomes and sharing that information with the public and legislature.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (10)
David Armstrong (R)*,
Robert Brooks (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Chanz Green (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
William Penterman (R)*,
Dan Feyen (R),
Last Action
Senate Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development Public Hearing (10:30:00 5/6/2025 201 Southeast) (on 05/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab162 |
| Fiscal Note - AB162: Fiscal Estimate From DWD | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab162/ab162_dwd.pdf |
| AB162 ROCP for Committee on Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment On 4/17/2025 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/workforce_development_labor_and_integrated_employment/1914238.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB162.pdf |
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