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Introduced
05/09/2025
05/09/2025
In Committee
05/09/2025
05/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
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 located in Wisconsin that provides adult literacy services or community-based literacy programs in over half of the state's counties. Grant recipients can use the funds for various 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 literacy programs aimed at strengthening the state's workforce. Additionally, organizations can use the grant money to provide training, programming, supplies, materials, or professional support to other organizations directly delivering adult literacy services. The goal of this bill is to improve workforce preparedness and adult education across Wisconsin by providing financial support to nonprofit organizations working to enhance literacy and job-related skills.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (11)
Julian Bradley (R)*,
John Jagler (R)*,
Steve Nass (R)*,
Rob Stafsholt (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Dave Maxey (R),
Paul Melotik (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Jerry O'Connor (R),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb240 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB240.pdf |
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