HB470

Enacts the Louisiana Workforce Development Equity and Opportunity Act (OR +$10,000,000 GF EX See Note)

Introduced·2/26/26
Ment Text

Louisiana Workforce Development Equity and Opportunity Act establishes a program to provide grants and support for underrepresented residents to.

The Louisiana Workforce Development Equity and Opportunity Act establishes the Louisiana Workforce Equity and Opportunity Program, administered by Louisiana Works. The program aims to prepare underrepresented residents for high-wage employment in growth sectors through grants and support services. It provides direct financial support to targeted participants enrolled in approved training programs, covering tuition, living expenses, and certification examination fees. The program prioritizes Historically Black Colleges and Universities and community colleges in targeted communities.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor and Industrial Relations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 9

9:00 AM

House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations

History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations.

Feb 27

House

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.

Feb 26

House

Prefiled.