LD1956

An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Competitive Skills Scholarship Program and Establish the Community Workforce Connections Program

Complete·6/11/25

Establishes the Community Workforce Connections Program to provide peer support and workforce navigation services to unemployed and underemployed.

This bill establishes the Community Workforce Connections Program to offer peer support and workforce navigation services to unemployed and underemployed individuals facing barriers to employment. The program, to be implemented statewide by October 1, 2025, will award multi-year contracts to qualified entities that meet performance requirements. Priority will be given to entities serving populations with significant barriers to employment, including racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and low-income individuals.

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Roll Call Votes

Enactment RC #415

79 Yea

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66 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 13, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 11, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Jun 10, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 10, 2025

House

ROLL CALL NO. 415 (Yeas 79 - Nays 66 - Absent 4 - Excused 2)