Bill > SB162

This bill appropriates $125,000 from the general fund to the higher education department for fiscal year 2016 to create and put into practice a system for predicting future job market needs, known as a "work force gap forecasting model." This model will aim to determine the number and kinds of jobs expected to be available statewide, the specific skills and qualifications needed for those jobs, the current educational and training programs available to residents, and any shortfalls in these programs compared to future job demands. Any money not spent or committed by the end of fiscal year 2016 will be returned to the general fund.