An Act To Promote Workforce Education Attainment
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §2006, sub-§1, ¶¶I and J, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 114, §10, are amended to read:
I. Providing policy recommendations to ensure the effectiveness of work-related programs and services for youth, including youth with disabilities; and
J. Providing policy recommendations to ensure the effectiveness of work-related programs and services for "at-risk" youth . ; and
Sec. 2. 26 MRSA §2006, sub-§1, ¶K is enacted to read:
K. Supporting and tracking progress toward an attainment goal of increasing the percent of working-age adults holding a high-value certificate, college degree, vocational education or other industry-recognized credential to 60% by 2025 with a focus on meeting future workforce needs and reporting annually on progress to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and cultural affairs and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor, business, research and economic development matters.
Effective 90 days following adjournment of the 128th Legislature, First Regular Session, unless otherwise indicated.