Directing the governor to approve eligible programs for workforce Pell grants and providing requirements for the state workforce development board with regard to eligibility, approval and financing of such programs.

Summary

The bill would have the governor, in consultation with the state workforce development board, approve short‑term workforce training programs that meet federal Pell‑grant eligibility criteria. It also obligates the board to set up an application and appeal process for postsecondary institutions and to coordinate funding with other state and federal workforce programs. The measure was intended to expand Pell‑grant access for training but failed to pass.

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