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Introduced
05/02/2025
05/02/2025
In Committee
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Workforce Development to establish a program to award a grant annually to provide workforce literacy services in this state. To be eligible to receive the grant, an organization must be a nonprofit entity located in this state that provides or supports adult literacy services or community- based literacy programs in over half of Wisconsin[s counties. An organization that receives a grant may use the money to teach workforce readiness skills, basic literacy skills, and digital literacy, to provide GED and HSED preparation and testing, to provide other literacy programs related to building and strengthening the state[s workforce, or to provide training, programming, supplies, materials, or other professional support to an organization that provides direct adult literacy services. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development to establish an annual grant program for workforce literacy services. To be eligible, an organization must be a nonprofit entity located in Wisconsin that provides or supports adult literacy programs in over half of the state's counties. Grant recipients can use the funds for several purposes, including teaching workforce readiness skills, providing GED (General Educational Development) and HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma) preparation and testing, teaching digital literacy skills, and supporting other literacy programs that aim to strengthen the state's workforce. Additionally, grant recipients can provide training, programming, supplies, materials, or professional support to organizations directly delivering adult literacy services. The goal of this bill is to support adult education and skill development to improve employment opportunities and workforce capabilities in Wisconsin.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (11)
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Dave Maxey (R)*,
Paul Melotik (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Julian Bradley (R),
John Jagler (R),
Steve Nass (R),
Rob Stafsholt (R),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab235 |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB235-AA1.pdf |
| AB235 ROCP for Committee on Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/workforce_development_labor_and_integrated_employment/1924933.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB235.pdf |
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