Bill > S0942

This bill establishes the Rapid Response Education and Training Program within the existing Complete Florida Plus Program, which is located at the University of West Florida. The new program will collaborate with Enterprise Florida, Inc., a state economic development organization, to support businesses in attracting and retaining talent by offering specific education and training opportunities. Key provisions include the program's ability to issue grants to various education and training providers through a competitive proposal process, requiring independent audits to ensure transparency, minimizing administrative expenses by utilizing existing structures, directly engaging with businesses to recruit participants, and having the flexibility to end training programs with 30 days' notice. Furthermore, the program will survey employers after training completion to evaluate its effectiveness, and the Division of Career and Adult Education within the Department of Education will analyze the programs' success in addressing labor market needs and skill gaps.