A bill for an act establishing the credential-attainment program within the department of workforce development, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

Summary

The bill establishes a Credential‑Attainment Program within Iowa’s Department of Workforce Development. It lets community colleges, employers, and school districts partner to give 9‑12 graders access to competency‑based certificates while they are still in high school. Employers must help pay for the program and agree to hire graduates into high‑wage jobs, with safeguards for economic downturns and wage standards.

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