HB 1609

  • Indiana House Bill
  • 2023 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • Passed House Feb 23, 2023
  • Passed Senate Apr 18, 2023
  • Became Law May 01, 2023

Workforce development matters.

Abstract

Repeals provisions concerning the work Indiana program. Defines "adult education and literacy activities" and requires that certain money appropriated by the general assembly be used for workforce preparation activities and integrated education and training. Removes or amends certain provisions regarding: (1) reimbursements to eligible providers for adult education that is provided to certain individuals; and (2) adult education grants provided to employers of eligible employees. Allows the department of workforce development to grant a specified diploma to an individual who demonstrates high school level skills through certain competency based assessments and obtains an industry recognized credential. Specifies the meaning of "authorization" for the purpose of certain provisions related to postsecondary proprietary educational institutions. Makes conforming changes.

Bill Sponsors (7)

Votes


Actions


May 01, 2023

House

Public Law 157

Office of the Governor

Signed by the Governor

Apr 26, 2023

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate

Apr 25, 2023

Senate

Signed by the President Pro Tempore

Apr 24, 2023

House

Signed by the Speaker

Apr 20, 2023

House

Motion to concur filed

House

House concurred in Senate amendments; Roll Call 464: yeas 92, nays 0

Apr 19, 2023

Senate

Returned to the House with amendments

Apr 18, 2023

Senate

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 452: yeas 50, nays 0

Apr 17, 2023

Senate

Second reading: ordered engrossed

Apr 13, 2023

Senate

Committee report: do pass, adopted

Mar 23, 2023

Senate

Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations

  • Committee-Passage
  • Referral-Committee
appropriations

Mar 20, 2023

Senate

Senator Ford J.D. added as cosponsor

Mar 06, 2023

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development

  • Reading-1
  • Referral-Committee
education and career development

Feb 24, 2023

House

Referred to the Senate

Feb 23, 2023

House

Senate sponsors: Senators Raatz, Walker K, Crane

House

Representative Criswell C added as coauthor

House

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 219: yeas 94, nays 0

Feb 22, 2023

House

Second reading: ordered engrossed

Feb 20, 2023

House

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

Jan 19, 2023

House

Authored by Representative Davis

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Education

  • Reading-1
  • Referral-Committee
education

House

Coauthored by Representative Goodrich

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Introduced House Bill (H) PDF
House Bill (H) PDF
House Bill (S) PDF
House Bill (S) PDF
Enrolled House Bill (H) PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
Fiscal Note: HB1609.05.ENRS.FN001 PDF

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