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Colorado Senate Bill SB140

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1+Second Regular Session
2+Seventy-third General Assembly
3+STATE OF COLORADO
4+REREVISED
5+This Version Includes All Amendments
6+Adopted in the Second House
7+LLS NO. 22-0648.01 Kristen Forrestal x4217
18 SENATE BILL 22-140
2-BY SENATOR(S) Coleman and Gardner, Bridges, Buckner, Danielson,
3-Donovan, Fields, Ginal, Gonzales, Hansen, Hinrichsen, Jaquez Lewis, Lee,
4-Moreno, Pettersen, Rodriguez, Story, Winter, Zenzinger, Fenberg;
5-also REPRESENTATIVE(S) McLachlan and Amabile, Bacon, Benavidez,
6-Bernett, Boesenecker, Exum, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Herod, Hooton, Lindsay,
7-Lontine, McCluskie, Michaelson Jenet, Snyder, Titone, Valdez D.,
8-Woodrow, Young.
9+Senate Committees House Committees
10+Business, Labor, & Technology Business Affairs & Labor
11+Appropriations Appropriations
12+A BILL FOR AN ACT
913 C
10-ONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
11-THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERS
12-, AND, IN CONNECTION
13-THEREWITH
14-, ESTABLISHING A WORK-BASED LEARNING INCENTIVE
15-PROGRAM
16-, A DIGITAL NAVIGATION PROGRAM , A CAREER-ALIGNED
17-ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM , A GLOBAL TALENT TASK
18-FORCE TO STUDY IN
19--DEMAND OCCUPATIONS , AND MAKING AN
20-APPROPRIATION
21-.
14+ONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING101
15+OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERS ,102
16+AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH , ESTABLISHING A103
17+WORK-BASED LEARNING INCENTIVE PROGRAM , A DIGITAL104
18+NAVIGATION PROGRAM , A CAREER-ALIGNED ENGLISH AS A105
19+SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM ,
20+ A GLOBAL TALENT TASK106
21+FORCE TO STUDY IN-DEMAND OCCUPATIONS , AND MAKING AN107
22+APPROPRIATION.108
23+Bill Summary
24+(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does
25+not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill
26+passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that
27+applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at
28+HOUSE
29+3rd Reading Unamended
30+May 9, 2022
31+HOUSE
32+Amended 2nd Reading
33+May 3, 2022
34+SENATE
35+3rd Reading Unamended
36+April 21, 2022
37+SENATE
38+Amended 2nd Reading
39+April 20, 2022
40+SENATE SPONSORSHIP
41+Coleman and Gardner, Bridges, Buckner, Danielson, Donovan, Fenberg, Fields, Ginal,
42+Gonzales, Hansen, Hinrichsen, Jaquez Lewis, Lee, Moreno, Pettersen, Rodriguez, Story,
43+Winter, Zenzinger
44+HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
45+McLachlan and Amabile, Bacon, Benavidez, Bernett, Boesenecker, Exum, Gonzales-
46+Gutierrez, Herod, Hooton, Lindsay, Lontine, McCluskie, Michaelson Jenet, Snyder, Titone,
47+Valdez D., Woodrow, Young
48+Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
49+Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing statute.
50+Dashes through the words indicate deletions from existing statute. http://leg.colorado.gov.)
51+ The bill requires the department of labor and employment
52+(department), in partnership with the business experiential-learning
53+commission in the department, the office of economic development, the
54+state work force development council, the departments of education and
55+higher education, the state board for community colleges and
56+occupational education, and area technical colleges, to provide incentives
57+to eligible employers to create high-quality, work-based learning
58+opportunities for adults and youth (incentive program).
59+The department is required to select at least 2 work-based learning
60+intermediaries (intermediaries) to coordinate employers, schools, youth,
61+and adults participating in the incentive program to establish work-based
62+learning opportunities and select employers to participate in the incentive
63+program.
64+The department shall provide monetary incentives to the selected
65+intermediaries and employers for the implementation of work-based
66+learning opportunities. The department is required to compile data
67+concerning the incentive program and submit a report to the business
68+committees of the senate and house of representatives during the "State
69+Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent (SMART)
70+Government Act" hearings held each legislative session.
71+The office of future work in the department and its partners are
72+required to create a digital navigation program and employ digital
73+navigators to:
74+! Reach out to youth and adults who have been historically
75+excluded or disengaged from work-based learning
76+opportunities and connect them with available
77+opportunities;
78+! Address digital inequities, including access to digital
79+technology and computer skills training, cybersecurity, and
80+affordable internet service;
81+! Refer youth and adults to career navigation services; and
82+! Provide a one-stop service that includes: Making referrals
83+to work-based learning programs; facilitating enrollment in
84+digital literacy classes, workshops, and upskilling and
85+work-based learning opportunities; and assisting with
86+digital skill development, job applications, and access to
87+other benefits and services.
88+The office of new Americans in the department is required to:
89+! Convene an 18-month global talent task force to study the
90+process for certain in-demand occupational licenses, look
91+at international credentials, and take advantage of the
92+global pool of skilled workers; and
93+! Provide tools for new Americans and English language
94+learners to enter into work-based learning programs to
95+140
96+-2- improve language and skills development for specific
97+occupations and careers.
98+The bill authorizes the executive director of the department to
99+promulgate rules to implement the incentive program and the digital
100+navigation program.
101+The general assembly is required to appropriate $6,100,000 to the
102+department for the purposes of the bill.
103+Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1
104+SECTION 1. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly2
105+hereby finds and declares that:3
106+(a) The global pandemic has exacerbated challenges employers4
107+face in finding the talent they need, and as our economy recovers from the5
108+pandemic, Colorado also faces a looming worker shortage over the6
109+coming decades;7
110+(b) To address the worker shortage, many employers are interested8
111+in providing high-quality, work-based learning for students and adults but9
112+face challenges in making that a reality;10
113+(c) Expanding experiential, work-based learning opportunities for11
114+adults and youth is a worthwhile state investment. Evidence from multiple12
115+sources shows that students benefit from experiential learning13
116+opportunities, leading to higher grade point averages, greater engagement,14
117+and stronger postsecondary outcomes and career readiness after high15
118+school.16
119+(d) Work-based learning allows youth and adults to explore new17
120+opportunities, build skills, and transition to new career pathways as work18
121+continues to evolve. Research shows paid work-based learning is a strong19
122+tool for increasing equitable access to opportunities for youth and adults20
123+from a variety of income backgrounds.21
124+(e) The state has a variety of programs focused on providing22
125+140-3- employers with training dollars for upskilling members of the current1
126+workforce, but not many of these programs explicitly allow training2
127+dollars to support youth who might be employed on a part-time basis as3
128+an intern or apprentice or focus on the entire continuum of high-quality,4
129+work-based learning experiences;5
130+(f) Eligible employers wanting to offer high-quality, work-based6
131+learning opportunities to youth and adults would benefit from funding to7
132+help with the start-up costs associated with developing these programs,8
133+including training dollars that could be used in partnership with9
134+institutions of higher education or other training providers;10
135+(g) Colorado has untapped talent pools that can meet the demands11
136+of employers in the near term. Twenty percent of Coloradans speak a12
137+language other than English at home, with the majority of these13
138+Coloradans representing immigrant families. Addressing language14
139+barriers through the alignment of education and employment can create15
140+immediate access to talent for employers.16
141+(h) Many youth and adults lack sufficient digital problem-solving17
142+skills. In Colorado, over 60,000 households with children in the K-1218
143+education system have inconsistent access to computers and the internet.19
144+Closing the digital divide for disconnected Coloradans creates new20
145+opportunities for participation in society and the economy, especially in21
146+critical and growing industries including construction, education, health22
147+care, and technology.23
148+(2) Therefore, the general assembly:24
149+(a) Declares that it supports employers, youth, and adults and has25
150+an interest in aligning the talent development ecosystem to maximize26
151+economic impact;27
152+140
153+-4- (b) Finds:1
154+(I) Value in incentivizing employers to increase the number of2
155+adults and youth participating in work-based learning and intends for the3
156+state to ensure an equal proportion of adults and youth benefit from4
157+opportunities created by a work-based learning incentive program;5
158+(II) That the state should prioritize addressing barriers in adopting6
159+high-quality, work-based learning models and helping youth and adults7
160+access high-quality, work-based learning and employment through the8
161+creation of programs that close the digital divide and eliminate language9
162+barriers; and10
163+(III) Value in aligning and accelerating work-based learning and11
164+skills-based hiring in existing state-funded programs in education,12
165+including higher education; training; and employment; and13
166+(c) Intends for the state to ensure that programs are coordinated14
167+in a way that maximizes participation for employers, youth, and adults.15
168+SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add part 6 to article16
169+83 of title 8 as follows:17
170+ PART 618
171+EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING19
172+8-83-601. Definitions. A
173+S USED IN THIS PART 6:20
174+(1) "C
175+OMMISSION" MEANS THE BUSINESS EXPERIENTIAL-LEARNING21
176+COMMISSION IN THE DEPARTMENT CREATED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER B 201522
177+004,
178+ WHICH WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC23
179+DEVELOPMENT AND THE WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL , OR A24
180+SUBSEQUENT ENTITY ESTABLISHED FOR THE SAME OR SIMILAR PURPOSE .25
181+(2) "D
182+IGITAL EQUITY" MEANS THE CONDITION IN WHICH26
183+INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES HAVE ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION27
184+140
185+-5- TECHNOLOGY THAT IS NEEDED FOR FULL PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETY AND1
186+THE ECONOMY OF THE UNITED STATES.2
187+(3) (a) "D
188+IGITAL INCLUSION" MEANS THE ACTIVITIES THAT ARE3
189+NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS IN THE STATE HAVE4
190+ACCESS TO, AND THE USE OF , AFFORDABLE INFORMATION AND5
191+COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES , SUCH AS:6
192+(I) R
193+ELIABLE FIXED AND WIRELESS BR OADBAND INTERNET7
194+SERVICE;8
195+(II) I
196+NTERNET-ENABLED DEVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF THE9
197+USER; AND10
198+(III) A
199+PPLICATIONS AND ONLINE CONTENT DESIGNED TO ENABLE11
200+AND ENCOURAGE SELF -SUFFICIENCY, PARTICIPATION , AND12
201+COLLABORATION.13
202+(b) "D
203+IGITAL INCLUSION" INCLUDES THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN:14
204+(I) A
205+CCESS TO DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING;15
206+(II) Q
207+UALITY TECHNICAL SUPPORT; AND16
208+(III) B
209+ASIC AWARENESS OF MEASURES TO ENSURE ONLINE PRIVACY17
210+AND CYBERSECURITY.18
211+(4) "D
212+IGITAL LITERACY" MEANS THE SKILLS ASSOCIATED WITH19
213+USING TECHNOLOGY THAT ENABLE USERS TO FIND , EVALUATE, ORGANIZE,20
214+CREATE, DISSEMINATE, AND COMMUNICATE INFORMATION .21
215+(5) "I
216+NCENTIVE PROGRAM" MEANS THE WORK-BASED LEARNING22
217+INCENTIVE PROGRAM CREATED IN SECTION 8-83-602.23
218+(6) "N
219+EXT-SKILLING" MEANS ACTIVITIES TO DEVELOP24
220+FUTURE-READY SKILLS NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE25
221+TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY AND INCLUDES THE FOCUS AREAS OF HUMAN26
222+SKILLS, DIGITAL SKILLS, BUSINESS SKILLS, GROWTH MINDSET, AND A27
223+140
224+-6- LIFELONG LEARNING MINDSET.1
225+(7) "O
226+FFICE" MEANS THE OFFICE OF FUTURE WORK DESCRIBED IN2
227+SECTION 8-77-110.3
228+(8) "O
229+FFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT " MEANS THE COLORADO4
230+OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CREATED IN SECTION 24-48.5-101.5
231+(9) "O
232+FFICE OF NEW AMERICANS" MEANS THE OFFICE CREATED IN6
233+SECTION 8-3.7-103.7
234+(10) "P
235+ROGRAM" MEANS THE STATEWIDE DIGITAL NAVIGATOR8
236+PROGRAM CREATED IN SECTION 8-83-603.9
237+(11) (a) "R
238+ESKILLING" MEANS ACTIVITIES TO:10
239+(I) S
240+UPPORT UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS11
241+WHO NEED OR WANT TO CHANGE INDUSTRIES IN ORDER TO RETURN TO12
242+FULL-TIME WORK OR WHO NEED OR WANT TO OBTAIN MORE APPROPRIATE13
243+WORK-BASED SKILLS; AND14
244+(II) H
245+ELP UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS15
246+ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY.16
247+(b) "R
248+ESKILLING" MAY INCLUDE TECHNICAL TRAINING FOR NEW17
249+POSITIONS AND NEW CAREERS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING FOR18
250+INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO PURSUE SELF -EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS19
251+OWNERSHIP.20
252+(12) "S
253+KILLS-BASED HIRING" MEANS HIRING A PERSON BASED ON21
254+THE PERSON'S KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO22
255+THE JOB FOR WHICH THE PERSON IS BEING CONSIDERED .23
256+(13) "T
257+ARGET POPULATIONS" INCLUDES:24
258+(a) A
259+NY HOUSEHOLD WITH AN INCOME THAT IS NOT MORE THAN25
260+ONE HUNDRED FIFTY PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL , AS26
261+DETERMINED BY THE MOST CURRENT FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES27
262+140
263+-7- ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN1
264+SERVICES; 2
265+(b) I
266+NDIVIDUALS WHO ARE FIFTY YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER ;3
267+(c) I
268+NDIVIDUALS WHO ARE OR WERE INCARCERATED ;4
269+(d) V
270+ETERANS;5
271+(e) I
272+NDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES;6
273+(f) I
274+NDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE RECENTLY IMMIGRATED TO THE7
275+U
276+NITED STATES AND RESIDE IN THIS STATE;8
277+(g) I
278+NDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS ; 9
279+(h) I
280+NDIVIDUALS WITH LOW LEVELS OF LITERACY ;10
22281
23-Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
24-SECTION 1. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly
25-hereby finds and declares that:
26-(a) The global pandemic has exacerbated challenges employers face
27-NOTE: This bill has been prepared for the signatures of the appropriate legislative
28-officers and the Governor. To determine whether the Governor has signed the bill
29-or taken other action on it, please consult the legislative status sheet, the legislative
30-history, or the Session Laws.
31-________
32-Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law; dashes
33-through words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law and such material is not part of
34-the act. in finding the talent they need, and as our economy recovers from the
35-pandemic, Colorado also faces a looming worker shortage over the coming
36-decades;
37-(b) To address the worker shortage, many employers are interested
38-in providing high-quality, work-based learning for students and adults but
39-face challenges in making that a reality;
40-(c) Expanding experiential, work-based learning opportunities for
41-adults and youth is a worthwhile state investment. Evidence from multiple
42-sources shows that students benefit from experiential learning opportunities,
43-leading to higher grade point averages, greater engagement, and stronger
44-postsecondary outcomes and career readiness after high school.
45-(d) Work-based learning allows youth and adults to explore new
46-opportunities, build skills, and transition to new career pathways as work
47-continues to evolve. Research shows paid work-based learning is a strong
48-tool for increasing equitable access to opportunities for youth and adults
49-from a variety of income backgrounds.
50-(e) The state has a variety of programs focused on providing
51-employers with training dollars for upskilling members of the current
52-workforce, but not many of these programs explicitly allow training dollars
53-to support youth who might be employed on a part-time basis as an intern
54-or apprentice or focus on the entire continuum of high-quality, work-based
55-learning experiences;
56-(f) Eligible employers wanting to offer high-quality, work-based
57-learning opportunities to youth and adults would benefit from funding to
58-help with the start-up costs associated with developing these programs,
59-including training dollars that could be used in partnership with institutions
60-of higher education or other training providers;
61-(g) Colorado has untapped talent pools that can meet the demands
62-of employers in the near term. Twenty percent of Coloradans speak a
63-language other than English at home, with the majority of these Coloradans
64-representing immigrant families. Addressing language barriers through the
65-alignment of education and employment can create immediate access to
66-talent for employers.
67-PAGE 2-SENATE BILL 22-140 (h) Many youth and adults lack sufficient digital problem-solving
68-skills. In Colorado, over 60,000 households with children in the K-12
69-education system have inconsistent access to computers and the internet.
70-Closing the digital divide for disconnected Coloradans creates new
71-opportunities for participation in society and the economy, especially in
72-critical and growing industries including construction, education, health
73-care, and technology.
74-(2) Therefore, the general assembly:
75-(a) Declares that it supports employers, youth, and adults and has an
76-interest in aligning the talent development ecosystem to maximize economic
77-impact;
78-(b) Finds:
79-(I) Value in incentivizing employers to increase the number of
80-adults and youth participating in work-based learning and intends for the
81-state to ensure an equal proportion of adults and youth benefit from
82-opportunities created by a work-based learning incentive program;
83-(II) That the state should prioritize addressing barriers in adopting
84-high-quality, work-based learning models and helping youth and adults
85-access high-quality, work-based learning and employment through the
86-creation of programs that close the digital divide and eliminate language
87-barriers; and
88-(III) Value in aligning and accelerating work-based learning and
89-skills-based hiring in existing state-funded programs in education, including
90-higher education; training; and employment; and
91-(c) Intends for the state to ensure that programs are coordinated in
92-a way that maximizes participation for employers, youth, and adults.
93-SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add part 6 to article 83
94-of title 8 as follows:
95-PART 6
96-EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
97-PAGE 3-SENATE BILL 22-140 8-83-601. Definitions. A S USED IN THIS PART 6:
98-(1) "C
99-OMMISSION" MEANS THE BUSINESS EXPERIENTIAL-LEARNING
100-COMMISSION IN THE DEPARTMENT CREATED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER
101-B 2015
102-004,
103- WHICH WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC
104-DEVELOPMENT AND THE WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
105-, OR A
106-SUBSEQUENT ENTITY ESTABLISHED FOR THE SAME OR SIMILAR PURPOSE
107-.
108-(2) "D
109-IGITAL EQUITY" MEANS THE CONDITION IN WHICH INDIVIDUALS
110-AND COMMUNITIES HAVE ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY THAT
111-IS NEEDED FOR FULL PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETY AND THE ECONOMY OF THE
112-UNITED STATES.
113-(3) (a) "D
114-IGITAL INCLUSION" MEANS THE ACTIVITIES THAT ARE
115-NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS IN THE STATE HAVE ACCESS
116-TO
117-, AND THE USE OF, AFFORDABLE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
118-TECHNOLOGIES
119-, SUCH AS:
120-(I) R
121-ELIABLE FIXED AND WIRELESS BROADBAND INTERNET SERVICE ;
122-(II) I
123-NTERNET-ENABLED DEVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF THE
124-USER
125-; AND
126-(III) APPLICATIONS AND ONLINE CONTENT DESIGNED TO ENABLE AND
127-ENCOURAGE SELF
128--SUFFICIENCY, PARTICIPATION, AND COLLABORATION.
129-(b) "D
130-IGITAL INCLUSION" INCLUDES THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN:
131-(I) A
132-CCESS TO DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING;
133-(II) Q
134-UALITY TECHNICAL SUPPORT; AND
135-(III) BASIC AWARENESS OF MEASURES TO ENSURE ONLINE PRIVACY
136-AND CYBERSECURITY
137-.
138-(4) "D
139-IGITAL LITERACY" MEANS THE SKILLS ASSOCIATED WITH USING
140-TECHNOLOGY THAT ENABLE USERS TO FIND
141-, EVALUATE, ORGANIZE, CREATE,
142-DISSEMINATE, AND COMMUNICATE INFORMATION .
143-(5) "I
144-NCENTIVE PROGRAM" MEANS THE WORK-BASED LEARNING
145-PAGE 4-SENATE BILL 22-140 INCENTIVE PROGRAM CREATED IN SECTION 8-83-602.
146-(6) "N
147-EXT-SKILLING" MEANS ACTIVITIES TO DEVELOP FUTURE-READY
148-SKILLS NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE TWENTY
149--FIRST CENTURY AND
150-INCLUDES THE FOCUS AREAS OF HUMAN SKILLS
151-, DIGITAL SKILLS, BUSINESS
152-SKILLS
153-, GROWTH MINDSET, AND A LIFELONG LEARNING MINDSET .
154-(7) "O
155-FFICE" MEANS THE OFFICE OF FUTURE WORK DESCRIBED IN
156-SECTION
157-8-77-110.
158-(8) "O
159-FFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT " MEANS THE COLORADO
160-OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CREATED IN SECTION
161-24-48.5-101.
162-(9) "O
163-FFICE OF NEW AMERICANS" MEANS THE OFFICE CREATED IN
164-SECTION
165-8-3.7-103.
166-(10) "P
167-ROGRAM" MEANS THE STATEWIDE DIGITAL NAVIGATOR
168-PROGRAM CREATED IN SECTION
169-8-83-603.
170-(11) (a) "R
171-ESKILLING" MEANS ACTIVITIES TO:
172-(I) S
173-UPPORT UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVI DUALS WHO
174-NEED OR WANT TO CHANGE INDUSTRIES IN ORDER TO RETURN TO FULL
175--TIME
176-WORK OR WHO NEED OR WANT TO OBTAIN MORE APPROPRIATE WORK
177--BASED
178-SKILLS
179-; AND
180-(II) HELP UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS
181-ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SELF
182--SUFFICIENCY.
183-(b) "R
184-ESKILLING" MAY INCLUDE TECHNICAL TRAINING FOR NEW
185-POSITIONS AND NEW CAREERS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING FOR
186-INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO PURSUE SELF
187--EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS
188-OWNERSHIP
189-.
190-(12) "S
191-KILLS-BASED HIRING" MEANS HIRING A PERSON BASED ON THE
192-PERSON
193-'S KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO THE JOB
194-FOR WHICH THE PERSON IS BEING CONSIDERED
195-.
196-(13) "T
197-ARGET POPULATIONS" INCLUDES:
198-PAGE 5-SENATE BILL 22-140 (a) ANY HOUSEHOLD WITH AN INCOME THAT IS NOT MORE THAN ONE
199-HUNDRED FIFTY PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL
200-, AS DETERMINED
201-BY THE MOST CURRENT FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES ISSUED BY THE
202-UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ;
203-(b) INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE FIFTY YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER ;
204-(c) I
205-NDIVIDUALS WHO ARE OR WERE INCARCERATED ;
206-(d) V
207-ETERANS;
208-(e) I
209-NDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES;
210-(f) I
211-NDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE RECENTLY IMMIGRATED TO THE UNITED
212-STATES AND RESIDE IN THIS STATE;
213-(g) I
214-NDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS ;
215-(h) I
216-NDIVIDUALS WITH LOW LEVELS OF LITERACY ;
217-(i) I
218-NDIVIDUALS WHO PRIMARILY RESIDE IN RURAL AREAS ;
219-(j) I
220-NDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS ; AND
221-(k) YOUTH.
282+11
283+(i) INDIVIDUALS WHO PRIMARILY RESIDE IN RURAL AREAS ;12
284+(j) INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS ; AND13
285+(k) YOUTH.14
222286 (l4) "U
223-PSKILLING" MEANS ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE THE SKILL LEVELS
224-OF AN EMPLOYEE SO THE EMPLOYEE IS ABLE TO RETAIN EMPLOYMENT AND
225-ADVANCE WITHIN A COMPANY
226-.
287+PSKILLING" MEANS ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE THE SKILL15
288+LEVELS OF AN EMPLOYEE SO THE EMPLOYEE IS ABLE TO RETAIN16
289+EMPLOYMENT AND ADVANCE WITHIN A COMPANY .17
227290 (15) (a) "W
228-ORK-BASED LEARNING" MEANS LEARNING THAT OCCURS,
229-IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN THE WORKPLACE THAT PROVIDES YOUTH AND
230-ADULTS WITH HANDS
231--ON, REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR
232-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
233-.
291+ORK-BASED LEARNING" MEANS LEARNING THAT18
292+OCCURS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN THE WORKPLACE THAT PROVIDES YOUTH19
293+AND ADULTS WITH HANDS-ON, REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING20
294+FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.21
234295 (b) "W
235-ORK-BASED LEARNING" INCLUDES ACTIVITIES SUCH AS JOB
236-SHADOWING
237-, INTERNSHIPS, EXTERNSHIPS, PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS,
238-APPRENTICESHIPS, RESIDENCIES, AND INCUMBENT-WORKER TRAINING.
296+ORK-BASED LEARNING" INCLUDES ACTIVITIES SUCH AS JOB22
297+SHADOWING, INTERNSHIPS, EXTERNSHIPS, PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS,23
298+APPRENTICESHIPS, RESIDENCIES, AND INCUMBENT-WORKER TRAINING.24
239299 (16) "W
240-ORK-BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARY " MEANS AN ENTITY
241-PAGE 6-SENATE BILL 22-140 SELECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 8-83-602 (3).
300+ORK-BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARY " MEANS AN ENTITY25
301+SELECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 8-83-602 (3).26
242302 (17) "W
243-ORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL " MEANS THE STATE
244-WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL CREATED IN SECTION
245-24-46.3-101.
303+ORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL " MEANS THE STATE27
304+140
305+-8- WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL CREATED IN SECTION 24-46.3-101.1
246306 (18) "Y
247-OUTH" MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL ELIGIBLE TO BE EDUCATED IN
248-THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM PURSUANT TO SECTION
249-2 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE
250-STATE CONSTITUTION
251-.
252-8-83-602. Work-based learning incentive program - creation -
253-rules - appropriation. (1) Work-based learning incentive program.
307+OUTH" MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL ELIGIBLE TO BE EDUCATED2
308+IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM PURSUANT TO SECTION 2 OF ARTICLE IX OF3
309+THE STATE CONSTITUTION.4
310+8-83-602. Work-based learning incentive program - creation
311+5
312+- rules - appropriation. (1) Work-based learning incentive program.6
254313 (a) O
255-N OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2023, THE DEPARTMENT, IN CONSULTATION
256-WITH THE COMMISSION
257-, THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT , THE
258-DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
259-, THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION , THE
260-STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION
261-,
262-LOCAL DISTRICT COLLEGES, THE WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL , AND
263-AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGES
264-, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 23-60-103, SHALL
265-ESTABLISH A WORK
266--BASED LEARNING INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE
267-MONETARY INCENTIVES TO SELECTED EMPLOYERS TO CREATE
268-HIGH
269--QUALITY, WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT BENEFIT
270-ADULTS AND YOUTH
271-.
314+N OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2023, THE DEPARTMENT , IN7
315+CONSULTATION WITH THE COMMISSION , THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC8
316+DEVELOPMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION , THE DEPARTMENT OF9
317+HIGHER EDUCATION, THE STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND10
318+OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION , LOCAL DISTRICT COLLEGES,
319+ THE WORK FORCE11
320+DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, AND AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGES, AS DEFINED IN12
321+SECTION 23-60-103, SHALL ESTABLISH A WORK -BASED LEARNING13
322+INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MONETARY INCENTIVES TO SELECTED14
323+EMPLOYERS TO CREATE HIGH -QUALITY, WORK-BASED LEARNING15
324+OPPORTUNITIES THAT BENEFIT ADULTS AND YOUTH .16
272325 (b) I
273-N ADMINISTERING THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM , THE DEPARTMENT
274-SHALL STRIVE TO CREATE AN EQUAL PROPORTION OF WORK
275--BASED LEARNING
276-OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS AND TO SELECT EMPLOYERS AND
277-WORK
278--BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARIES WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING
279-THE NUMBER OF YOUTH AND ADULTS PARTICIPATING IN WORK
280--BASED
281-LEARNING
282-. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SELECT WORK -BASED LEARNING
283-INTERMEDIARIES THAT
284-:
326+N ADMINISTERING THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM , THE17
327+DEPARTMENT SHALL STRIVE TO CREATE AN EQUAL PROPORTION OF18
328+WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS AND TO19
329+SELECT EMPLOYERS AND WORK -BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARIES WITH20
330+THE GOAL OF INCREASING THE NUMBER OF YOUTH AND ADULTS21
331+PARTICIPATING IN WORK-BASED LEARNING. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL22
332+SELECT WORK-BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARIES THAT :23
285333 (I) D
286-EMONSTRATE EXPERTISE IN AND A CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO
287-CONNECTING
288-, EDUCATING, AND COACHING EMPLOYERS REGARDING
289-WORK
290--BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH , SUCH AS
291-A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
292-, A NONPROFIT ENTITY , AN INDUSTRY
293-ASSOCIATION
294-, A LOCAL WORKFORCE AREA, A REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP
295-PROGRAM
296-, OR A LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITY ;
334+EMONSTRATE EXPERTISE IN AND A CONTINUED COMMITMENT24
335+TO CONNECTING, EDUCATING, AND COACHING EMPLOYERS REGARDING25
336+WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH , SUCH26
337+AS A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE , A NONPROFIT ENTITY, AN INDUSTRY27
338+140
339+-9- ASSOCIATION, A LOCAL WORKFORCE AREA, A REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP1
340+PROGRAM, OR A LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITY ;2
297341 (II) W
298-ORK WITHIN AND ACROSS THE STATE TO PARTNER WITH
299-MULTIPLE EMPLOYERS
300-; LOCAL EDUCATION PROVIDERS , INSTITUTIONS OF
301-HIGHER EDUCATION
302-, OR OTHER EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES; AND OTHER PUBLIC
303-PAGE 7-SENATE BILL 22-140 AND PRIVATE ENTITIES TO FACILITATE WORK -BASED LEARNING
304-EXPERIENCES
305-;
342+ORK WITHIN AND ACROSS THE STATE TO PARTNER WITH3
343+MULTIPLE EMPLOYERS; LOCAL EDUCATION PROVIDERS, INSTITUTIONS OF4
344+HIGHER EDUCATION, OR OTHER EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES ; AND OTHER5
345+PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES TO FACILITATE WORK -BASED LEARNING6
346+EXPERIENCES;
347+7
306348 (III) S
307-UPPORT EMPLOYERS IN IMPLEMENTING WORK -BASED LEARNING
308-IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COMMISSION AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE
309-WORK
310--BASED LEARNING QUALITY EXPECTATIONS DEVELOPED IN SUBSECTION
311-(5) OF THIS SECTION; AND
312-(IV) SUPPORT EMPLOYERS IN LEARNING ABOUT THE WORK -BASED
313-LEARNING QUALITY EXPECTATIONS AND SHARE BEST PRACTICES FOR
314-MEETING THE WORK
315--BASED LEARNING QUALITY EXPECTATIONS DEVELOPED
316-IN SUBSECTION
317-(5) OF THIS SECTION.
318-(2) Department responsibilities. T
319-HE DEPARTMENT SHALL:
349+UPPORT EMPLOYERS IN IMPLEMENTING WORK -BASED8
350+LEARNING IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COMMISSION AND IN ALIGNMENT9
351+WITH THE WORK-BASED LEARNING QUALITY EXPECTATIONS DEVELOPED IN10
352+SUBSECTION (5) OF THIS SECTION; AND
353+11
354+(IV) S
355+UPPORT EMPLOYERS IN LEARNING ABOUT THE WORK -BASED
356+12
357+LEARNING QUALITY EXPECTATIONS AND SHARE BEST PRACTICES FOR13
358+MEETING THE WORK -BASED LEARNING QUALITY EXPECTATIONS14
359+DEVELOPED IN SUBSECTION (5) OF THIS SECTION.15
360+(2) Department responsibilities.
361+ THE DEPARTMENT SHALL: 16
320362 (a) T
321-HROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS, SELECT EMPLOYERS AND AT
322-LEAST TWO WORK
323--BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
324-INCENTIVE PROGRAM WITH THE GOAL OF MAXIMIZING REGIONAL DIVERSITY
325-AND ENGAGING THE OPTIMUM NUMBER OF EMPLOYER PARTICIPANTS IN
326-HIGH
327--DEMAND INDUSTRIES AS DETERMINED BY THE ANNUAL COLORADO
328-TALENT REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO SECTION
329-24-46.3-103 (3);
363+HROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS , SELECT EMPLOYERS AND17
364+AT LEAST TWO WORK-BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARIES TO PARTICIPATE18
365+IN THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM WITH THE GOAL OF MAXIMIZING REGIONAL19
366+DIVERSITY AND ENGAGING THE OPTIMUM NUMBER OF EMPLOYER20
367+PARTICIPANTS IN HIGH-DEMAND INDUSTRIES AS DETERMINED BY THE21
368+ANNUAL COLORADO TALENT REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO SECTION
369+22
370+24-46.3-103
371+ (3);
372+23
330373 (b) F
331-OR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING INCENTIVES TO EMPLOYERS TO
332-PROVIDE WORK
333--BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUTH AND ADULTS ,
334-ALLOCATE MONEY DIRECTLY TO EMPLOYERS AND TO WORK -BASED
335-LEARNING INTERMEDIARIES
336-;
374+OR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING INCENTIVES TO EMPLOYERS24
375+TO PROVIDE WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUTH AND25
376+ADULTS, ALLOCATE MONEY DIRECTLY TO EMPLOYERS AND TO26
377+WORK-BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARIES ;27
378+140
379+-10- (c) OUTLINE PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS FOR WORK -BASED1
380+LEARNING INTERMEDIARIES AND EMPLOYERS PARTICIPATING IN THE2
381+INCENTIVE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT3
382+TO DISCONTINUE AN ENTITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM4
383+IF THE ENTITY FAILS TO MEET THE EXPECTATIONS;5
384+(d) O
385+UTLINE A SCALE FOR THE AMOUNT OF MONEY AWARDED TO6
386+AN EMPLOYER BASED ON CRITERIA SUCH AS THE DURATION OF7
387+WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES , THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS ,8
388+GEOGRAPHY, BUSINESS SIZE, AND OTHER FACTORS;9
389+(e) C
390+OLLECT DATA CONCERNING THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM THAT10
391+INCLUDES:11
392+(I) T
393+HE WORK-BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARIES PARTICIPATING12
394+IN THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM;13
395+(II) T
396+HE NUMBER OF EMPLOYERS PARTICIPATING IN THE INCENTIVE14
397+PROGRAM;15
398+(III) T
399+HE NUMBER OF WORK -BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES16
400+PROVIDED BY EMPLOYERS AND THE NUMBER OF WORK -BASED LEARNING17
401+HOURS COMPLETED;18
402+(IV) T
403+HE NUMBER OF WORK -BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES19
404+THAT LED TO A JOB IN THE RESPECTIVE INDUSTRY;20
405+(V) T
406+HE NUMBER OF YOUTH AND ADULT PARTICIPANTS IN THE21
407+INCENTIVE PROGRAM, INCLUDING EMPLOYEES, INTERNS, APPRENTICES, OR22
408+OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM ;23
409+(VI) T
410+HE DE-IDENTIFIED DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION OF THE24
411+INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM , INCLUDING25
412+RACE, GEOGRAPHIC REGION OR ZIP CODE, AND WHETHER THE INDIVIDUALS26
413+MEET LOW-INCOME CRITERIA AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT ; AND27
414+140
415+-11- (VII) ANY OUTCOMES AND DATA TO MEASURE THE SUCCESS OF1
416+THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM, INCLUDING OUTCOMES RELATED TO EMPLOYERS2
417+THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND SUBSEQUENTLY3
418+ADOPTED WORK-BASED LEARNING AS A BUSINESS PRACTICE BEYOND THE4
419+INCENTIVE PROGRAM'S DURATION.5
420+(f) E
421+NSURE THAT YOUTH AND ADULTS ARE MADE AWARE OF6
422+OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO LEARN IN THE WORKPLACE AT THE SAME7
423+TIME AS EARNING AN INCOME THROUGH THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM ;
424+8
425+(g) P
426+ROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PLANNING ASSISTANCE
427+9
428+TO EMPLOYERS AND WORK-BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARIES REGARDING10
429+THE WORK-BASED LEARNING QUALITY EXPECTATIONS DEVELOPED IN11
430+SUBSECTION (5) OF THIS SECTION; AND12
431+(h) BEGINNING IN 2023 AND EACH YEAR THEREAFTER , SUBMIT A13
432+REPORT COMPILING THE DATA COLLECTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION14
433+(2)(e)
434+OF THIS SECTION TO THE SENATE BUSINESS , LABOR, AND15
435+TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BUSINESS16
436+AFFAIRS AND LABOR COMMITTEE , OR THEIR SUCCESSOR COMMITTEES ,17
437+DURING THE HEARINGS HELD UNDER THE "STATE MEASUREMENT FOR18
438+A
439+CCOUNTABLE, RESPONSIVE, AND TRANSPARENT (SMART)19
440+G
441+OVERNMENT ACT", PART 2 OF ARTICLE 7 OF TITLE 2.20
442+(3) Selection as a work-based learning intermediary. I
443+N ORDER21
444+TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR SELECTION AS A22
445+WORK-BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARY , THE ENTITY SHALL SUBMIT AN23
446+APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT IN A FORM AND MANNER ESTABLISHED24
447+BY THE DEPARTMENT , WHICH MUST BE A SIMPLIFIED APPLICATION25
448+DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE EMPLOYER PARTICIPATION . IN THE APPLICATION,26
449+THE ENTITY SHALL:27
450+140
451+-12- (a) DEMONSTRATE THE ENTITY 'S RECORD OF CONNECTING1
452+EMPLOYERS WITH LOCAL EDUCATION PROVIDERS , INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER2
453+EDUCATION, OR OTHER TRAINING PROVIDERS SUCH AS REGISTERED3
454+APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS;4
455+(b) O
456+UTLINE HOW THE ENTITY PLANS TO BRING EMPLOYERS , LOCAL5
457+EDUCATION PROVIDERS,
458+ INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION , OR6
459+OTHER TRAINING PROVIDERS SUCH AS REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP7
460+PROGRAMS TOGETHER TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THE INCENTIVE8
461+PROGRAM;9
337462 (c) O
338-UTLINE PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS FOR WORK -BASED
339-LEARNING INTERMEDIARIES AND EMPLOYERS PARTICIPATING IN THE
340-INCENTIVE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT
341-TO DISCONTINUE AN ENTITY
342-'S PARTICIPATION IN THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM IF
343-THE ENTITY FAILS TO MEET THE EXPECTATIONS
344-;
345-(d) O
346-UTLINE A SCALE FOR THE AMOUNT OF MONEY AWARDED TO AN
347-EMPLOYER BASED ON CRITERIA SUCH AS THE DURATION OF WORK
348--BASED
349-LEARNING EXPERIENCES
350-, THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS , GEOGRAPHY,
351-BUSINESS SIZE, AND OTHER FACTORS;
352-(e) C
353-OLLECT DATA CONCERNING THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM THAT
354-INCLUDES
355-:
356-PAGE 8-SENATE BILL 22-140 (I) THE WORK-BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARIES PARTICIPATING IN
357-THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
358-;
359-(II) T
360-HE NUMBER OF EMPLOYERS PARTICIPATING IN THE INCENTIVE
361-PROGRAM
362-;
463+UTLINE HOW THE ENTITY WILL MEET OR EXCEED THE QUALITY10
464+EXPECTATIONS FOR WORK-BASED LEARNING ESTABLISHED BY THE OFFICE11
465+PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (5) OF THIS SECTION; AND12
466+(d) S
467+UBMIT ANY OTHER INFORMATION DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY13
468+THE DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING AN ATTESTATION OF A COMMITMENT TO14
469+DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE.15
470+(4) Responsibilities of work-based learning intermediaries. A16
471+WORK-BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARY SHALL DIRECTLY FACILITATE17
472+WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH EMPLOYERS THROUGH18
473+INCENTIVE PAYMENTS MADE DIRECTLY TO EMPLOYERS FOR TECHNICAL19
474+ASSISTANCE, BUSINESS COACHING, AND OTHER TYPES OF SUPPORT .20
475+W
476+ORK-BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARIES AND EMPLOYERS MAY USE21
477+INCENTIVE PAYMENTS FOR:22
478+(a) S
479+TART-UP MANAGEMENT COSTS FOR EMPLOYERS TO CREATE23
480+WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS , INCLUDING TRAINING FOR24
481+EMPLOYERS TO ESTABLISH AND MANAGE A WORK -BASED LEARNING25
482+PROGRAM;26
483+(b) D
484+EVELOPING AND PROVIDING PERSONALIZED PARTICIPANT27
485+140
486+-13- SUPPORTS, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE , AND PARTNERING1
487+WITH OTHER ENTITIES TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO OR REFERRALS FOR2
488+SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, LEARNING SUPPORTS, FINANCIAL ADVISING, AND3
489+OTHER TYPES OF SUPPORT TO ENSURE ADULTS AND YOUTH CAN4
490+PARTICIPATE IN WORK-BASED LEARNING;5
491+(c) E
492+DUCATING EMPLOYERS ON HOW TO WORK WITH LOCAL6
493+EDUCATION PROVIDERS AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO7
494+CREATE CAREER-CONNECTED LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS ;8
495+(d) T
496+RAINING COSTS, INCLUDING ENROLLMENT , REGISTRATION,9
497+AND COURSE FEES FOR PARTICIPATION IN CLASSROOM TRAINING AND10
498+CERTIFICATIONS ALIGNED WITH WORK -BASED LEARNING;11
499+(e) P
500+ROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR EMPLOYERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN12
501+THE DELIVERY OF EDUCATION SERVICES ;13
502+(f) A
503+NY SERVICES, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT IDENTIFIED BY14
504+EMPLOYERS TO SUPPORT WORK -BASED LEARNING THAT ALIGN WITH THE15
505+PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION , INCLUDING FOSTERING REGIONAL16
506+PARTNERSHIPS BY SECTOR OR INDUSTRY AND HIRING A BUSINESS COACH17
507+OR OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO ACT AS A LIAISON BETWEEN A WORK -BASED18
508+LEARNING INTERMEDIARY AND EMPLOYERS RECEIVING INCENTIVE19
509+PAYMENTS; AND20
510+(g) E
511+NSURING ALIGNMENT WITH AND AVOIDING DUPLICATION OF21
512+EXISTING PROGRAMS AND, WHERE PRACTICABLE, LEVERAGING EXISTING22
513+RESOURCES.23
514+(5) Work-based learning quality expectations. T
515+HE OFFICE, IN24
516+CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT , THE COMMISSION, THE OFFICE OF25
517+ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT , THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION , THE26
518+DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION , THE STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY27
519+140
520+-14- COLLEGES AND OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION , AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGES,1
521+AND THE WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL , SHALL:2
522+(a) O
523+N OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15, 2022, DEVELOP WORK-BASED3
524+LEARNING QUALITY EXPECTATIONS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS , TAKING INTO4
525+CONSIDERATION:5
526+(I) H
527+OW THE EXPECTATIONS ALIGN WITH EMPLOYER NEEDS ;6
528+(II) E
529+VIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES;7
363530 (III) T
364-HE NUMBER OF WORK -BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
365-PROVIDED BY EMPLOYERS AND THE NUMBER OF WORK
366--BASED LEARNING
367-HOURS COMPLETED
368-;
369-(IV) T
370-HE NUMBER OF WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT
371-LED TO A JOB IN THE RESPECTIVE INDUSTRY
372-;
373-(V) T
374-HE NUMBER OF YOUTH AND ADULT PARTICIPANTS IN THE
375-INCENTIVE PROGRAM
376-, INCLUDING EMPLOYEES, INTERNS, APPRENTICES, OR
377-OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
378-;
379-(VI) T
380-HE DE-IDENTIFIED DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION OF THE
381-INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
382-, INCLUDING RACE,
383-GEOGRAPHIC REGION OR ZIP CODE, AND WHETHER THE INDIVIDUALS MEET
384-LOW
385--INCOME CRITERIA AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT ; AND
386-(VII) ANY OUTCOMES AND DATA TO MEASURE THE SUCCESS OF THE
387-INCENTIVE PROGRAM
388-, INCLUDING OUTCOMES RELATED TO EMPLOYERS THAT
389-PARTICIPATED IN THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED
390-WORK
391--BASED LEARNING AS A BUSINESS PRACTICE BEYOND THE INCENTIVE
392-PROGRAM
393-'S DURATION.
394-(f) E
395-NSURE THAT YOUTH AND ADULTS ARE MADE AWARE OF
396-OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO LEARN IN THE WORKPLACE AT THE SAME TIME
397-AS EARNING AN INCOME THROUGH THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
398-;
399-(g) P
400-ROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PLANNING ASSISTANCE TO
401-EMPLOYERS AND WORK
402--BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARIES REGARDING THE
403-WORK
404--BASED LEARNING QUALITY EXPECTATIONS DEVELOPED IN SUBSECTION
405-(5) OF THIS SECTION; AND
406-(h) BEGINNING IN 2023 AND EACH YEAR THEREAFTER , SUBMIT A
407-REPORT COMPILING THE DATA COLLECTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION
408- (2)(e)
409-OF THIS SECTION TO THE SENATE BUSINESS , LABOR, AND TECHNOLOGY
410-PAGE 9-SENATE BILL 22-140 COMMITTEE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND
411-LABOR COMMITTEE
412-, OR THEIR SUCCESSOR COMMITTEES , DURING THE
413-HEARINGS HELD UNDER THE
414-"STATE MEASUREMENT FOR ACCOUNTABLE,
415-R
416-ESPONSIVE, AND TRANSPARENT (SMART) GOVERNMENT ACT", PART 2 OF
417-ARTICLE
418-7 OF TITLE 2.
419-(3) Selection as a work-based learning intermediary. I
420-N ORDER
421-TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR SELECTION AS A WORK
422--BASED
423-LEARNING INTERMEDIARY
424-, THE ENTITY SHALL SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO
425-THE DEPARTMENT IN A FORM AND MANNER ESTABLISHED BY THE
426-DEPARTMENT
427-, WHICH MUST BE A SIMPLIFIED APPLICATION DESIGNED TO
428-MAXIMIZE EMPLOYER PARTICIPATION
429-. IN THE APPLICATION, THE ENTITY
430-SHALL
431-:
432-(a) D
433-EMONSTRATE THE ENTITY 'S RECORD OF CONNECTING
434-EMPLOYERS WITH LOCAL EDUCATION PROVIDERS
435-, INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER
436-EDUCATION
437-, OR OTHER TRAINING PROVIDERS SUCH AS REGISTERED
438-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
439-;
440-(b) O
441-UTLINE HOW THE ENTITY PLANS TO BRING EMPLOYERS , LOCAL
442-EDUCATION PROVIDERS
443-, INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION , OR OTHER
444-TRAINING PROVIDERS SUCH AS REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
445-TOGETHER TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
446-;
447-(c) O
448-UTLINE HOW THE ENTITY WILL MEET OR EXCEED THE QUALITY
449-EXPECTATIONS FOR WORK
450--BASED LEARNING ESTABLISHED BY THE OFFICE
451-PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION
452-(5) OF THIS SECTION; AND
453-(d) SUBMIT ANY OTHER INFORMATION DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE
454-DEPARTMENT
455-, INCLUDING AN ATTESTATION OF A COMMITMENT TO
456-DIVERSITY
457-, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE.
458-(4) Responsibilities of work-based learning intermediaries. A
459-WORK-BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARY SHALL DIRECTLY FACILITATE
460-WORK
461--BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH EMPLOYERS THROUGH
462-INCENTIVE PAYMENTS MADE DIRECTLY TO EMPLOYERS FOR TECHNICAL
463-ASSISTANCE
464-, BUSINESS COACHING , AND OTHER TYPES OF SUPPORT .
465-W
466-ORK-BASED LEARNING INTERMEDIARIES AND EMPLOYERS MAY USE
467-INCENTIVE PAYMENTS FOR
468-:
469-PAGE 10-SENATE BILL 22-140 (a) START-UP MANAGEMENT COSTS FOR EMPLOYERS TO CREATE
470-WORK
471--BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS , INCLUDING TRAINING FOR EMPLOYERS
472-TO ESTABLISH AND MANAGE A WORK
473--BASED LEARNING PROGRAM ;
474-(b) D
475-EVELOPING AND PROVIDING PERSONALIZED PARTICIPANT
476-SUPPORTS
477-, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE , AND PARTNERING
478-WITH OTHER ENTITIES TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO OR REFERRALS FOR
479-SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
480-, LEARNING SUPPORTS, FINANCIAL ADVISING, AND
481-OTHER TYPES OF SUPPORT TO ENSURE ADULTS AND YOUTH CAN PARTICIPATE
482-IN WORK
483--BASED LEARNING;
484-(c) E
485-DUCATING EMPLOYERS ON HOW TO WORK WITH LOCAL
486-EDUCATION PROVIDERS AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO
487-CREATE CAREER
488--CONNECTED LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS ;
489-(d) T
490-RAINING COSTS, INCLUDING ENROLLMENT, REGISTRATION, AND
491-COURSE FEES FOR PARTICIPATION IN CLASSROOM TRAINING AND
492-CERTIFICATIONS ALIGNED WITH WORK
493--BASED LEARNING;
494-(e) P
495-ROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR EMPLOYERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE
496-DELIVERY OF EDUCATION SERVICES
497-;
498-(f) A
499-NY SERVICES, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT IDENTIFIED BY
500-EMPLOYERS TO SUPPORT WORK
501--BASED LEARNING THAT ALIGN WITH THE
502-PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION
503-, INCLUDING FOSTERING REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
504-BY SECTOR OR INDUSTRY AND HIRING A BUSINESS COACH OR OTHER
505-INDIVIDUAL TO ACT AS A LIAISON BETWEEN A WORK
506--BASED LEARNING
507-INTERMEDIARY AND EMPLOYERS RECEIVING INCENTIVE PAYMENTS
508-; AND
509-(g) ENSURING ALIGNMENT WITH AND AVOIDING DUPLICATION OF
510-EXISTING PROGRAMS AND
511-, WHERE PRACTICABLE, LEVERAGING EXISTING
512-RESOURCES
513-.
514-(5) Work-based learning quality expectations. T
515-HE OFFICE, IN
516-CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT
517-, THE COMMISSION, THE OFFICE OF
518-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
519-, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION , THE
520-DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
521-, THE STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY
522-COLLEGES AND OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION
523-, AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGES,
524-AND THE WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL , SHALL:
525-PAGE 11-SENATE BILL 22-140 (a) ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15, 2022, DEVELOP WORK-BASED
526-LEARNING QUALITY EXPECTATIONS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS
527-, TAKING INTO
528-CONSIDERATION
529-:
530-(I) H
531-OW THE EXPECTATIONS ALIGN WITH EMPLOYER NEEDS ;
532-(II) E
533-VIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES;
534-(III) T
535-HE POTENTIAL OUTCOMES OF WORK -BASED LEARNING
536-OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS
537-;
531+HE POTENTIAL OUTCOMES OF WORK -BASED LEARNING8
532+OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS ;
533+9
538534 (IV) O
539-PPORTUNITIES TO AWARD EDUCATIONAL CREDIT OR PAYMENT
540-FOR WORK
541--BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES ;
535+PPORTUNITIES TO AWARD EDUCATIONAL CREDIT OR10
536+PAYMENT FOR WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES ;
537+11
542538 (V) A
543539 LIGNMENT WITH THE MINIMUM STANDARDS SET BY THE
544-FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OR THE STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY
545-,
546-WHERE APPLICABLE; AND
547-(VI) GRADUATION AND COMPLETIONS RATES OF THE PROGRAMS ,
548-WHERE APPLICABLE; AND
549-(b) REVIEW AND REVISE THE WORK -BASED LEARNING QUALITY
550-EXPECTATIONS EVERY FIVE YEARS
551-, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF:
540+12
541+FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OR THE STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY ,13
542+WHERE APPLICABLE; AND14
543+(VI) G
544+RADUATION AND COMPLETIONS RATES OF THE PROGRAMS ,
545+15
546+WHERE APPLICABLE; AND16
547+(b) R
548+EVIEW AND REVISE THE WORK -BASED LEARNING QUALITY17
549+EXPECTATIONS EVERY FIVE YEARS , INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF:18
552550 (I) T
553-HE RELEVANCE OF AND INNOVATIONS IN WORK -BASED
554-LEARNING
555-;
551+HE RELEVANCE OF AND INNOVATIONS IN WORK -BASED19
552+LEARNING;20
556553 (II) W
557-HETHER WORK-BASED LEARNING IS DYNAMIC AND RESPONSIVE
558-TO THE NEEDS OF BUSINESS AND EDUCATION PARTNERS
559-;
554+HETHER WORK-BASED LEARNING IS DYNAMIC AND21
555+RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF BUSINESS AND EDUCATION PARTNERS ;22
560556 (III) H
561-OW THE WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES ALIGN WITH
562-EMPLOYER EXPECTATIONS FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH IN HIGH
563--WAGE,
564-HIGH-DEMAND JOBS; AND
565-(IV) THE QUALITY OF WORK -BASED LEARNING PROVIDED TO
566-PARTICIPANTS IN THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
567-.
568-(6) Appropriation. F
569-OR THE 2022-23 STATE FISCAL YEAR, THE
570-GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE THREE MILLION DOLLARS FROM
571-THE GENERAL FUND TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS
572-PAGE 12-SENATE BILL 22-140 SECTION. ANY UNEXPENDED MONEY REMAINING AT THE END OF THE 2022-23
573-STATE FISCAL YEAR:
557+OW THE WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES ALIGN WITH23
558+EMPLOYER EXPECTATIONS FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH IN HIGH -WAGE,24
559+HIGH-DEMAND JOBS; AND25
560+(IV) T
561+HE QUALITY OF WORK -BASED LEARNING PROVIDED TO26
562+PARTICIPANTS IN THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM .27
563+140
564+-15- (6) Appropriation. F OR THE 2022-23 STATE FISCAL YEAR, THE1
565+GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE THREE MILLION DOLLARS FROM2
566+THE GENERAL FUND TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS3
567+SECTION. ANY UNEXPENDED MONEY REMAINING AT THE END OF THE4
568+2022-23
569+ STATE FISCAL YEAR:5
574570 (a) D
575-OES NOT REVERT TO THE GENERAL FUND OR ANY OTHER FUND ;
571+OES NOT REVERT TO THE GENERAL FUND OR ANY OTHER6
572+FUND;7
576573 (b) M
577-AY BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT IN THE 2023-24 STATE FISCAL
578-YEAR WITHOUT FURTHER APPROPRIATION
579-; AND
580-(c) SHALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE OTHER THAN THE
581-PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION
582-.
574+AY BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT IN THE 2023-24 STATE
575+8
576+FISCAL YEAR WITHOUT FURTHER APPROPRIATION ; AND9
577+(c) S
578+HALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE OTHER THAN THE10
579+PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION.11
583580 (7) Rules. T
584-HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT MAY
585-PROMULGATE RULES TO IMPLEMENT THIS SECTION
586-.
587-8-83-603. Statewide digital navigator program - office of future
588-work - rules - appropriation. (1) O
589-N OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2023, THE
590-OFFICE SHALL CREATE A STATEWIDE DIGITAL NAVIGATOR PROGRAM
591-. THE
592-PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ADDRESS DIGITAL INEQUITIES THAT
593-PREVENT YOUTH AND ADULTS FROM SECURING EMPLOYMENT
594-. TO ADDRESS
595-DIGITAL INEQUITIES
596-, THE PROGRAM MAY PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS ,
597-INCLUDING ACCESS TO DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY , COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY
598-SKILLS TRAINING
599-, AND AFFORDABLE INTERNET SERVICE THROUGH THE
600-EMPLOYMENT OF DIGITAL NAVIGATORS
601-. THE OFFICE SHALL, THROUGH AN
602-APPLICATION PROCESS
603-, SELECT AT LEAST ONE ADMINISTERING ENTITY TO
604-ADMINISTER THE DIGITAL NAVIGATOR PROGRAM
605-. THE DIGITAL NAVIGATOR
606-PROGRAM WILL DEPLOY DIGITAL NAVIGATORS TO
607-:
581+HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT MAY12
582+PROMULGATE RULES TO IMPLEMENT THIS SECTION .13
583+8-83-603. Statewide digital navigator program - office of14
584+future work - rules - appropriation. (1) O
585+N OR BEFORE JANUARY 1,15
586+2023,
587+ THE OFFICE SHALL CREATE A STATEWIDE DIGITAL NAVIGATOR16
588+PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ADDRESS DIGITAL17
589+INEQUITIES THAT PREVENT YOUTH AND ADULTS FROM SECURING18
590+EMPLOYMENT. TO ADDRESS DIGITAL INEQUITIES, THE PROGRAM MAY19
591+PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS , INCLUDING ACCESS TO DIGITAL20
592+TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY
593+ SKILLS TRAINING, AND21
594+AFFORDABLE INTERNET SERVICE THROUGH THE EMPLOYMENT OF DIGITAL22
595+NAVIGATORS. THE OFFICE SHALL, THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS ,23
596+SELECT AT LEAST ONE ADMINISTERING ENTITY TO ADMINISTER THE24
597+DIGITAL NAVIGATOR PROGRAM . THE DIGITAL NAVIGATOR PROGRAM WILL25
598+DEPLOY DIGITAL NAVIGATORS TO :26
608599 (a) (I) C
609-ONDUCT OUTREACH TO TARGET POPULATIONS IN NEED OF
610-INTERNET ACCESS
611-, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND DIGITAL SKILLS;
612-(II) PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY AND LITERACY SUPPORT TO TARGET
613-POPULATIONS
614-; AND
615-(III) CONNECT TARGET POPULATIONS TO RESOURCES IN ORDER TO
616-REMOVE BARRIERS TO TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT
617-;
600+ONDUCT OUTREACH TO TARGET POPULATIONS IN NEED OF27
601+140
602+-16- INTERNET ACCESS, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND DIGITAL SKILLS; 1
603+(II) P
604+ROVIDE TECHNOLOGY AND LITERACY SUPPORT TO TARGET2
605+POPULATIONS; AND3
606+(III) C
607+ONNECT TARGET POPULATIONS TO RESOURCES IN ORDER TO4
608+REMOVE BARRIERS TO TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ;5
618609 (b) M
619-AKE REFERRALS TO AND FACILITATE ENROLLMENT OF TARGET
620-POPULATIONS IN
621-:
610+AKE REFERRALS TO AND FACILITATE ENROLLMENT OF6
611+TARGET POPULATIONS IN:7
622612 (I) D
623-IGITAL LITERACY CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ;
624-PAGE 13-SENATE BILL 22-140 (II) RESKILLING, UPSKILLING, AND NEXT-SKILLING OPPORTUNITIES;
613+IGITAL LITERACY CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ;8
614+(II) R
615+ESKILLING, UPSKILLING, AND NEXT-SKILLING OPPORTUNITIES;9
625616 (III) S
626-UPPORT SERVICES;
617+UPPORT SERVICES;10
627618 (IV) B
628-ASIC LITERACY OR NUMERACY INSTRUCTION OR TUTORING ;
619+ASIC LITERACY OR NUMERACY INSTRUCTION OR TUTORING ;11
629620 (V) W
630-ORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ; AND
631-(VI) WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES , INCLUDING
632-WORK
633--BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES CREATED IN SECTION 8-83-602;
621+ORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ; AND12
622+(VI) W
623+ORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES , INCLUDING13
624+WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES CREATED IN SECTION 8-83-602; 14
634625 (c) C
635-ONNECT TARGET POPULATIONS TO LOW -COST INTERNET
636-PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
637-;
626+ONNECT TARGET POPULATIONS TO LOW -COST INTERNET15
627+PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES ;16
638628 (d) I
639-DENTIFY AND HELP DISTRIBUTE THE NECESSARY TECHNOLOGIES
640-TO TARGET POPULATIONS
641-;
629+DENTIFY AND HELP DISTRIBUTE THE NECESSARY17
630+TECHNOLOGIES TO TARGET POPULATIONS ;18
642631 (e) P
643-ROVIDE AD HOC BASIC DIGITAL SKILLS SUPPORT TO TARGET
644-POPULATIONS
645-, INCLUDING:
632+ROVIDE AD HOC BASIC DIGITAL SKILLS SUPPORT TO TARGET19
633+POPULATIONS, INCLUDING:20
646634 (I) S
647-ETTING UP A COMPUTER;
635+ETTING UP A COMPUTER;21
648636 (II) C
649-ONNECTING A DEVICE TO THE INTERNET ; AND
650-(III) ASSISTING PEOPLE IN COMPLETING A JOB SEARCH, CREATING A
651-PROFILE THROUGH THE MY
652-COLORADO JOURNEY PLATFORM ADMINISTERED
653-BY THE STATE WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
654-, CREATING AN
655-ACCOUNT WITH THE CONNECTING
656-COLORADO STUDENTS GRANT PROGRAM
657-CREATED IN ARTICLE
658-103 OF TITLE 23, AND APPLYING FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS
659-THROUGH ONLINE APPLICATIONS
660-;
637+ONNECTING A DEVICE TO THE INTERNET ; AND22
638+(III) A
639+SSISTING PEOPLE IN COMPLETING A JOB SEARCH, CREATING23
640+A PROFILE THROUGH THE MY COLORADO JOURNEY PLATFORM24
641+ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ,25
642+CREATING AN ACCOUNT WITH THE CONNECTING COLORADO STUDENTS26
643+GRANT PROGRAM CREATED IN ARTICLE 103 OF TITLE 23, AND APPLYING27
644+140
645+-17- FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS THROUGH ONLINE APPLICATIONS ;1
661646 (f) S
662-ERVE AS ON-THE-GROUND DATA COLLECTORS TO PROVIDE A
663-DETAILED PICTURE OF
664-COLORADO COMMUNITY NEEDS TO INFORM THE OFFICE
665-AND ITS PARTNERS DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION
666-(3) OF THIS SECTION ON
667-WHERE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES SHOULD BE INVESTED
668-; AND
669-(g) ALIGN AND COORDINATE WITH OTHER NAVIGATOR PROGRAMS
670-AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
671-.
647+ERVE AS ON-THE-GROUND DATA COLLECTORS TO PROVIDE A2
648+DETAILED PICTURE OF COLORADO COMMUNITY NEEDS TO INFORM THE3
649+OFFICE AND ITS PARTNERS DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (3) OF THIS SECTION4
650+ON WHERE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES SHOULD BE INVESTED ; AND 5
651+(g) A
652+LIGN AND COORDINATE WITH OTHER NAVIGATOR PROGRAMS6
653+AND SERVICE PROVIDERS.7
672654 (2) I
673-N ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE OFFICE FOR SELECTION AS
674-PAGE 14-SENATE BILL 22-140 THE ADMINISTERING ENTITY OF THE DIGITAL NAVIGATOR PROGRAM , AN
675-ENTITY SHALL SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE
676-, IN A FORM AND
677-MANNER ESTABLISHED BY THE OFFICE
678-, THAT:
655+N ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE OFFICE FOR SELECTION AS8
656+THE ADMINISTERING ENTITY OF THE DIGITAL NAVIGATOR PROGRAM , AN9
657+ENTITY SHALL SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE , IN A FORM AND10
658+MANNER ESTABLISHED BY THE OFFICE , THAT:11
679659 (a) D
680-EMONSTRATES THE ENTITY 'S RECORD OF CONDUCTING
681-OUTREACH TO A TARGET POPULATION OR MULTIPLE TARGET POPULATIONS
682-;
660+EMONSTRATES THE ENTITY 'S RECORD OF CONDUCTING12
661+OUTREACH TO A TARGET POPULATION OR MULTIPLE TARGET POPULATIONS ;13
683662 (b) O
684-UTLINES HOW THE ENTITY PLANS TO PARTNER WITH
685-COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT INCLUDE A PUBLIC SCHOOL
686-, A PUBLIC OR
687-MULTIFAMILY HOUSING AUTHORITY
688-, A LIBRARY, A HEALTH-CARE PROVIDER,
689-A COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR OTHER INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION , A
690-STATE LIBRARY AGENCY
691-, A PUBLIC WORKFORCE CENTER , AND ANY OTHER
692-NONPROFIT OR GOVERNMENTAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT ORGANIZATION
693-, AS
694-APPLICABLE
695-, TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAM ; AND
696-(c) DESCRIBES THE ENTITY'S ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY TO
697-SUCCESSFULLY ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM
698-.
663+UTLINES HOW THE ENTITY PLANS TO PARTNER WITH14
664+COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT INCLUDE A PUBLIC SCHOOL , A PUBLIC15
665+OR MULTIFAMILY HOUSING AUTHORITY , A LIBRARY, A HEALTH-CARE16
666+PROVIDER, A COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR OTHER INSTITUTION OF HIGHER17
667+EDUCATION, A STATE LIBRARY AGENCY, A PUBLIC WORKFORCE CENTER ,18
668+AND ANY OTHER NONPROFIT OR GOVERNMENTAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT19
669+ORGANIZATION, AS APPLICABLE, TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THE20
670+PROGRAM; AND21
671+(c) D
672+ESCRIBES THE ENTITY'S ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY TO22
673+SUCCESSFULLY ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM .23
699674 (3) T
700-HE OFFICE SHALL WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH OTHER
701-OFFICES AND DIVISIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT
702-, THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER
703-EDUCATION
704-, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE COLORADO BROADBAND
705-OFFICE CREATED IN SECTION
706-24-37.5-903, THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
707-SERVICES
708-, THE OFFICE OF EHEALTH INNOVATION IN THE GOVERNOR 'S OFFICE,
709-AND THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT
710-DIVERSE PARTNERS AND EMPLOYERS
711-.
675+HE OFFICE SHALL WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH OTHER24
676+OFFICES AND DIVISIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER25
677+EDUCATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION , THE COLORADO26
678+BROADBAND OFFICE CREATED IN SECTION 24-37.5-903, THE DEPARTMENT27
679+140
680+-18- OF HUMAN SERVICES, THE OFFICE OF EHEALTH INNOVATION IN THE1
681+GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, AND THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO2
682+IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT DIVERSE PARTNERS AND EMPLOYERS .3
712683 (4) (a) T
713-HE OFFICE SHALL SHARE OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAM WITH
714-PARTNERS DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION
715-(3) OF THIS SECTION AND COLLECT
716-DATA CONCERNING THE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES
717-:
684+HE OFFICE SHALL SHARE OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAM4
685+WITH PARTNERS DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (3) OF THIS SECTION AND5
686+COLLECT DATA CONCERNING THE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES :6
718687 (I) T
719-HE OUTREACH ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED ;
688+HE OUTREACH ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED ;7
720689 (II) T
721-HE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED BY THE NAVIGATORS AND
722-THE DE
723--IDENTIFIED DEMOGRAPHICS OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS , INCLUDING
724-RACE
725-, GEOGRAPHIC REGION OR ZIP CODE, AND WHETHER THE INDIVIDUALS
726-MEET LOW
727--INCOME CRITERIA AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT ; AND
728-(III) ANY OUTCOMES AND DATA TO MEASURE THE SUCCESS OF THE
729-PROGRAM
730-, INCLUDING SKILLS ATTAINMENT AND EMPLOYMENT ATTAINMENT .
731-PAGE 15-SENATE BILL 22-140 (b) THE OFFICE SHALL INCLUDE THE OUTCOMES SHARED AND THE
732-DATA COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION
733-(4) IN THE PRESENTATIONS
734-REQUIRED BY SECTION
735-8-83-602 AT THE HEARINGS HELD UNDER THE "STATE
736-MEASUREMENT FOR ACCOUNTABLE, RESPONSIVE, AND TRANSPARENT
737-(SMART) GOVERNMENT ACT", PART 2 OF ARTICLE 7 OF TITLE 2.
690+HE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED BY THE NAVIGATORS8
691+AND THE DE-IDENTIFIED DEMOGRAPHICS OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS ,9
692+INCLUDING RACE, GEOGRAPHIC REGION OR ZIP CODE, AND WHETHER THE10
693+INDIVIDUALS MEET LOW -INCOME CRITERIA AS DETERMINED BY THE11
694+DEPARTMENT; AND12
695+(III) A
696+NY OUTCOMES AND DATA TO MEASURE THE SUCCESS OF THE13
697+PROGRAM, INCLUDING SKILLS ATTAINMENT AND EMPLOYMENT14
698+ATTAINMENT.15
699+(b) T
700+HE OFFICE SHALL INCLUDE THE OUTCOMES SHARED AND THE16
701+DATA COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION (4) IN THE17
702+PRESENTATIONS REQUIRED BY SECTION 8-83-602 AT THE HEARINGS HELD18
703+UNDER THE "STATE MEASUREMENT FOR ACCOUNTABLE, RESPONSIVE,19
704+AND TRANSPARENT (SMART) GOVERNMENT ACT", PART 2 OF ARTICLE 720
705+OF TITLE 2.21
738706 (5) F
739-OR THE 2022-23 STATE FISCAL YEAR, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
740-SHALL APPROPRIATE TWO MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO
741-THE DEPARTMENT FOR USE BY THE OFFICE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS
742-SECTION
743-. ANY UNEXPENDED MONEY REMAINING AT THE END OF THE 2022-23
744-STATE FISCAL YEAR:
707+OR THE 2022-23 STATE FISCAL YEAR, THE GENERAL22
708+ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE TWO MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE23
709+GENERAL FUND TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR USE BY THE OFFICE FOR THE24
710+PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION. ANY UNEXPENDED MONEY REMAINING AT THE25
711+END OF THE 2022-23 STATE FISCAL YEAR:26
745712 (a) D
746-OES NOT REVERT TO THE GENERAL FUND OR ANY OTHER FUND ;
713+OES NOT REVERT TO THE GENERAL FUND OR ANY OTHER27
714+140
715+-19- FUND;1
747716 (b) M
748-AY BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT IN THE 2023-24 STATE FISCAL
749-YEAR WITHOUT FURTHER APPROPRIATION
750-; AND
751-(c) SHALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE OTHER THAN THE
752-PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION
753-.
717+AY BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT IN THE 2023-24 STATE
718+2
719+FISCAL YEAR WITHOUT FURTHER APPROPRIATION ; AND 3
720+(c) S
721+HALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE OTHER T HAN THE4
722+PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION.5
754723 (6) T
755-HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT MAY
756-PROMULGATE RULES TO IMPLEMENT THIS SECTION
757-.
758-SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal and reenact,
759-with amendments, 8-3.7-102 as follows:
724+HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT MAY6
725+PROMULGATE RULES TO IMPLEMENT THIS SECTION .7
726+SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal and reenact,8
727+with amendments, 8-3.7-102 as follows:9
760728 8-3.7-102. Definitions. A
761-S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 3.7, UNLESS THE
762-CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES
763-:
729+S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 3.7, UNLESS THE10
730+CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :11
764731 (1) "C
765-AREER-ALIGNED ESL CLASSES" OR "CAREER-ALIGNED ENGLISH
766-AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM
767-" MEANS A CURRICULUM OR CLASSES
768-THAT SUPPORT SPECIFIC CAREERS OR OCCUPATIONS THROUGH THE
769-ALIGNMENT OF EDUCATION
770-, EMPLOYMENT, AND SKILLS PROGRAMS THAT
771-ACCELERATE AN INDIVIDUAL
772-'S ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE ON THE JOB OR IN
773-THE PURSUIT OF A JOB
774-.
732+AREER-ALIGNED ESL CLASSES" OR "CAREER-ALIGNED12
733+E
734+NGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM " MEANS A CURRICULUM OR13
735+CLASSES THAT SUPPORT SPECIFIC CAREERS OR OCCUPATIONS THROUGH14
736+THE ALIGNMENT OF EDUCATION , EMPLOYMENT, AND SKILLS PROGRAMS15
737+THAT ACCELERATE AN INDIVIDUAL 'S ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE ON THE16
738+JOB OR IN THE PURSUIT OF A JOB.17
775739 (2) "C
776-LASSES" INCLUDES VIRTUAL CLASSES WITH A LIVE TEACHER ,
777-RECORDED CLASSES, AND ADDITIONAL CURRICULUM AND OTHER SUPPORTS
778-ASSOCIATED WITH LEARNING
779-.
780-PAGE 16-SENATE BILL 22-140 (3) "DEPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND
781-EMPLOYMENT CREATED IN SECTION
782-24-1-121.
740+LASSES" INCLUDES VIRTUAL CLASSES WITH A LIVE TEACHER,18
741+RECORDED CLASSES, AND ADDITIONAL CURRICULUM AND OTHER SUPPORTS19
742+ASSOCIATED WITH LEARNING.20
743+(3) "D
744+EPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND21
745+EMPLOYMENT CREATED IN SECTION 24-1-121.22
783746 (4) "E
784-NGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER " OR "ELL" MEANS AN
785-INDIVIDUAL WHO IS LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE AND WHO HAS A LEVEL OF
786-ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY THAT REQUIRES LANGUAGE SUPPORT .
747+NGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER " OR "ELL" MEANS AN23
748+INDIVIDUAL WHO IS LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE AND WHO HAS A LEVEL OF24
749+E
750+NGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY THAT REQUIRES LANGUAGE SUPPORT .25
787751 (5) "I
788-MMIGRANT" OR "NEW AMERICAN" MEANS A COLORADAN WHO
789-HAS ARRIVED
790-, OR AN INDIVIDUAL WHO WILL ARRIVE, TO COLORADO AS AN
791-IMMIGRANT OR REFUGEE AND INCLUDES THE INDIVIDUAL
792-'S CHILDREN.
793-"I
794-MMIGRANT" OR "NEW AMERICAN" INCLUDES: REFUGEES, ASYLEES,
795-SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA HOLDERS , VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING, RECIPIENTS
796-OF THE FEDERAL DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS PROGRAM
797-,
798-AND ALL OTHER IMMIGRANTS AND ASPIRING CITIZENS SEEKING
799-OPPORTUNITY
800-, SAFETY, OR REUNIFICATION OF FAMILY.
752+MMIGRANT" OR "NEW AMERICAN" MEANS A COLORADAN26
753+WHO HAS ARRIVED, OR AN INDIVIDUAL WHO WILL ARRIVE, TO COLORADO27
754+140
755+-20- AS AN IMMIGRANT OR REFUGEE AND INCLUDES THE INDIVIDUAL 'S1
756+CHILDREN. "IMMIGRANT" OR "NEW AMERICAN" INCLUDES: REFUGEES,2
757+ASYLEES, SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA HOLDERS, VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING,3
758+RECIPIENTS OF THE FEDERAL DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS4
759+PROGRAM, AND ALL OTHER IMMIGRANTS AND ASPIRING CITIZENS SEEKING5
760+OPPORTUNITY, SAFETY, OR REUNIFICATION OF FAMILY.6
801761 (6) "I
802-NTEGRATION" MEANS A DYNAMIC, TWO-WAY PROCESS IN WHICH
803-IMMIGRANTS AND NEW
804-AMERICANS AND THE RECEIVING COMMUNITY WORK
805-TOGETHER TO BUILD SECURE
806-, VIBRANT, AND COHESIVE COMMUNITIES
807-WITHOUT HAVING TO FOREGO THEIR OWN CULTURAL IDENTITY
808-.
762+NTEGRATION" MEANS A DYNAMIC, TWO-WAY PROCESS IN7
763+WHICH IMMIGRANTS AND NEW AMERICANS AND THE RECEIVING8
764+COMMUNITY WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD SECURE , VIBRANT, AND COHESIVE9
765+COMMUNITIES WITHOUT HAVING TO FOREGO THEIR OWN CULTURAL10
766+IDENTITY.11
809767 (7) "ONA"
810- MEANS THE COLORADO OFFICE OF NEW AMERICANS
811-CREATED IN SECTION
812-8-3.7-103.
768+ MEANS THE COLORADO OFFICE OF NEW AMERICANS12
769+CREATED IN SECTION 8-3.7-103.13
813770 (8) "T
814-ASK FORCE" MEANS THE GLOBAL TALENT TASK FORCE CREATED
815-BY
816-ONA IN SECTION IN 8-3.7-107.
771+ASK FORCE" MEANS THE GLOBAL TALENT TASK FORCE14
772+CREATED BY ONA IN SECTION IN 8-3.7-107.15
817773 (9) "W
818-ORK-BASED LEARNING" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET
819-FORTH IN SECTION
820-8-83-601 (15).
774+ORK-BASED LEARNING" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET16
775+FORTH IN SECTION 8-83-601 (15).17
821776 (10) "W
822-ORKFORCE PARTNERS" INCLUDES ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE
823-WORK
824--BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES , JOB TRAINING, AND OTHER
825-SUPPORTS THAT ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO CONNECT WITH IN
826--DEMAND JOBS,
827-INDUSTRIES, AND OCCUPATIONS.
828-SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 8-3.7-106 and
829-8-3.7-107 as follows:
830-8-3.7-106. Virtual, career-aligned English as a second language
831-program - created - report - appropriation. (1) O
832-N OR BEFORE JANUARY
833-PAGE 17-SENATE BILL 22-140 1, 2023, THE ONA SHALL ESTABLISH A VIRTUAL, CAREER-ALIGNED ENGLISH
834-AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM TO
835-:
836-(a) E
837-NSURE ELLS HAVE ACCESS TO WORK -BASED LEARNING,
838-JOB-TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND THE SUPPORTS THEY
839-NEED FOR SUCCESS IN THE CAREER
840--ALIGNED ENGLISH AS A SECOND
841-LANGUAGE PROGRAM AND EMPLOYMENT WITH WORKFORCE PARTNERS AND
842-EMPLOYERS
843-;
777+ORKFORCE PARTNERS" INCLUDES ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE18
778+WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES , JOB TRAINING, AND OTHER19
779+SUPPORTS THAT ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO CONNECT WITH IN -DEMAND JOBS,20
780+INDUSTRIES, AND OCCUPATIONS.21
781+SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 8-3.7-106 and22
782+8-3.7-107 as follows:23
783+8-3.7-106. Virtual, career-aligned English as a second24
784+language program - created - report - appropriation. (1) O
785+N OR25
786+BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2023, THE ONA SHALL ESTABLISH A VIRTUAL ,26
787+CAREER-ALIGNED ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM TO : 27
788+140
789+-21- (a) ENSURE ELLS HAVE ACCESS TO WORK -BASED LEARNING,1
790+JOB-TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND THE SUPPORTS2
791+THEY NEED FOR SUCCESS IN THE CAREER-ALIGNED ENGLISH AS A SECOND3
792+LANGUAGE PROGRAM AND EMPLOYMENT WITH WORKFORCE PARTNERS4
793+AND EMPLOYERS;5
844794 (b) F
845-ACILITATE WORK-BASED LEARNING BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL
846-SUPPORT TO HELP EMPLOYERS AND OTHER WORKFORCE PARTNERS RECRUIT
847-,
848-SERVE, HIRE, AND PROMOTE ELLS;
795+ACILITATE WORK-BASED LEARNING BY PROVIDING6
796+ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO HELP EMPLOYERS AND OTHER WORKFORCE7
797+PARTNERS RECRUIT, SERVE, HIRE, AND PROMOTE ELLS;8
849798 (c) P
850-ROVIDE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE ACCESS TO ESTABLISHED ,
851-CAREER-ALIGNED ESL CLASSES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS , WORK-BASED
852-LEARNING PARTICIPANTS
853-, AND OTHER JOB TRAINING PARTICIPANTS AND
854-THEIR EMPLOYERS
855-, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS , AND TEACHERS;
799+ROVIDE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE ACCESS TO ESTABLISHED ,9
800+CAREER-ALIGNED ESL CLASSES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS , WORK-BASED10
801+LEARNING PARTICIPANTS, AND OTHER JOB TRAINING PARTICIPANTS AND11
802+THEIR EMPLOYERS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS , AND TEACHERS;12
856803 (d) S
857-TREAMLINE ACCESS TO CAREER -ALIGNED ESL CLASSES
858-THROUGH THE PURCHASE OF LICENSES TO VIRTUAL PLATFORMS THAT ARE
859-THEN MADE AVAILABLE TO INTERESTED WORKFORCE PARTNERS AND
860-EMPLOYERS
861-; AND
862-(e) ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF CAREER -ALIGNED ESL CLASSES
863-INTO EMPLOYER AND WORK
864--BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS AND TRAINING
865-PROGRAMS FOR RESKILLING
866-, UPSKILLING, AND NEXT-SKILLING, AS THOSE
867-TERMS ARE DEFINED IN SECTION
868-8-83-601.
804+TREAMLINE ACCESS TO CAREER -ALIGNED ESL CLASSES13
805+THROUGH THE PURCHASE OF LICENSES TO VIRTUAL PLATFORMS THAT ARE14
806+THEN MADE AVAILABLE TO INTERESTED WORKFORCE PARTNERS AND15
807+EMPLOYERS; AND16
808+(e) A
809+CCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF CAREER-ALIGNED ESL CLASSES17
810+INTO EMPLOYER AND WORK -BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS AND TRAINING18
811+PROGRAMS FOR RESKILLING, UPSKILLING, AND NEXT-SKILLING, AS THOSE19
812+TERMS ARE DEFINED IN SECTION 8-83-601.20
869813 (2) T
870-HE VIRTUAL, CAREER-ALIGNED ENGLISH AS A SECOND
871-LANGUAGE PROGRAM SHALL ADDRESS
872-:
814+HE VIRTUAL, CAREER-ALIGNED ENGLISH AS A SECOND21
815+LANGUAGE PROGRAM SHALL ADDRESS :22
873816 (a) T
874-HE INTERSECTION OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING WITH
875-OTHER WORK
876--BASED LEARNING AND SKILL-BASED HIRING EFFORTS;
817+HE INTERSECTION OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING WITH23
818+OTHER WORK-BASED LEARNING AND SKILL-BASED HIRING EFFORTS;24
877819 (b) T
878-HE CHALLENGE OF INCORPORATING ELLS INTO OUR
879-WORKFORCE AND WORKFORCE PROGRAMS
880-, INCLUDING WORK -BASED
881-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
882-; AND
883-(c) OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYERS TO INTEGRATE NEW AMERICANS
884-AND
885-ELLS INTO WORKFORCE AND TALENT PIPELINES , IN RECOGNITION OF
886-PAGE 18-SENATE BILL 22-140 THE NEED FOR EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF
887-HARNESSING THE TALENTS OF SKILLED NEW
888-AMERICANS AND ELLS IN THIS
889-STATE
890-.
820+HE CHALLENGE OF INCORPORATING ELLS INTO OUR25
821+WORKFORCE AND WORKFORCE PROGRAMS , INCLUDING WORK-BASED26
822+LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES; AND27
823+140
824+-22- (c) OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYERS TO INTEGRATE NEW1
825+A
826+MERICANS AND ELLS INTO WORKFORCE AND TALENT PIPELINES , IN2
827+RECOGNITION OF THE NEED FOR EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES AND THE3
828+IMPORTANCE OF HARNESSING THE TALENTS OF SKILLED NEW AMERICANS4
829+AND ELLS IN THIS STATE.5
891830 (3) (a) T
892-HE ONA SHALL:
831+HE ONA SHALL:6
893832 (I) T
894-HROUGH A PROCESS THAT COMPLIES WITH THE "PROCUREMENT
895-CODE", ARTICLES 101 TO 112 OF TITLE 24, SELECT AT LEAST ONE QUALIFIED
896-VENDOR WITH AN ESTABLISHED AND EXISTING VIRTUAL PLATFORM THAT
897-OFFERS CAREER
898--ALIGNED ESL CLASSES IN IN-DEMAND INDUSTRIES AND
899-OCCUPATIONS
900-;
833+HROUGH A PROCESS THAT COMPLIES WITH THE7
834+"P
835+ROCUREMENT CODE", ARTICLES 101 TO 112 OF TITLE 24, SELECT AT8
836+LEAST ONE QUALIFIED VE NDOR WITH AN ESTABLISHED AND EXISTING9
837+VIRTUAL PLATFORM THAT OFFERS CAREER -ALIGNED ESL CLASSES IN10
838+IN-DEMAND INDUSTRIES AND OCCUPATIONS ;11
901839 (II) A
902-LLOCATE FUNDING TO THE VENDOR SELECTED IN SUBSECTION
903-(3)(a)(I) OF THIS SECTION:
840+LLOCATE FUNDING TO THE VENDOR SELECTED IN SUBSECTION12
841+(3)(a)(I)
842+OF THIS SECTION:13
904843 (A) F
905-OR THE PURCHASE OF INDIVIDUAL LICENSES THAT CAN BE
906-DISTRIBUTED TO INTERESTED AND SELECTED EMPLOYERS AND WORK
907--BASED
908-LEARNING AND WORKFORCE PARTNERS FOR INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS
909-VIRTUAL CLASSES AND PLATFORMS
910-; AND
911-(B) TO CREATE NEW CAREER-ALIGNED ESL CLASSES, AS NEEDED,
912-FOR COLORADO'S IN-DEMAND OCCUPATIONS ;
844+OR THE PURCHASE OF INDIVIDUAL LICENSES THAT CAN BE14
845+DISTRIBUTED TO INTERESTED AND SELECTED EMPLOYERS AND15
846+WORK-BASED LEARNING AND WORKFORCE PARTNERS FOR INDIVIDUALS TO16
847+ACCESS VIRTUAL CLASSES AND PLATFORMS ; AND17
848+(B) T
849+O CREATE NEW CAREER-ALIGNED ESL CLASSES, AS NEEDED,18
850+FOR COLORADO'S IN-DEMAND OCCUPATIONS ;19
913851 (III) D
914-ETERMINE THE MOST EFFICIENT METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING
915-LICENSES FOR CAREER
916--ALIGNED ESL CLASSES THROUGH A STREAMLINED
917-PROCESS TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION
918-, WITH A FOCUS ON SMALL-
919-TO MEDIUM-SIZED EMPLOYERS AND WORK -BASED LEARNING AND
920-WORKFORCE PARTNERS WITH EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE
921-DEPARTMENT AND ON OTHER STATE AGENCIES AND PARTNERS
922-, INCLUDING
923-LOCAL WORKFORCE CENTERS
924-, SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER
925-EDUCATION
926-, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ;
927-(IV) C
928-OMMUNICATE THE OPPORTUNITIES CREATED THROUGH THIS
929-SECTION HOLISTICALLY AND STATEWIDE
930-, WITH A FOCUS ON AREAS OF THE
931-STATE WITH HIGHER PROPORTIONS OF
932-ELLS AND NEW AMERICANS AND IN
933-AREAS WITHOUT EXISTING CAREER
934--ALIGNED ESL CLASSES OR WITH
935-ADDITIONAL BARRIERS
936-, SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS , THAT
937-CURRENTLY PREVENT
938-COLORADANS FROM PARTICIPATING IN ESL CLASSES,
939-INCLUDING IN RURAL AREAS;
940-PAGE 19-SENATE BILL 22-140 (V) WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH OTHER OFFICES AND DIVISIONS
941-IN THE DEPARTMENT
942-, THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION , THE
943-DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
944-, AND THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC
945-DEVELOPMENT TO IDENTIFY DIVERSE PARTNERS AND EMPLOYERS AND
946-ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ENSURE THEIR SUCCESS
947-;
852+ETERMINE THE MOST EFFICIENT METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING20
853+LICENSES FOR CAREER-ALIGNED ESL CLASSES THROUGH A STREAMLINED21
854+PROCESS TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION , WITH A FOCUS ON22
855+SMALL- TO MEDIUM-SIZED EMPLOYERS AND WORK -BASED LEARNING AND23
856+WORKFORCE PARTNERS WITH EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE24
857+DEPARTMENT AND ON OTHER STATE AGENCIES AND PARTNERS , INCLUDING25
858+LOCAL WORKFORCE CENTERS , SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER26
859+EDUCATION, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ;27
860+140
861+-23- (IV) COMMUNICATE THE OPPORTUNITIES CREATED THROUGH THIS1
862+SECTION HOLISTICALLY AND STATEWIDE , WITH A FOCUS ON AREAS OF THE2
863+STATE WITH HIGHER PROPORTIONS OF ELLS AND NEW AMERICANS AND IN3
864+AREAS WITHOUT EXISTING CAREER -ALIGNED ESL CLASSES OR WITH4
865+ADDITIONAL BARRIERS, SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS , THAT5
866+CURRENTLY PREVENT COLORADANS FROM PARTICIPATING IN ESL6
867+CLASSES, INCLUDING IN RURAL AREAS;7
868+(V) W
869+ORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH OTHER OFFICES AND8
870+DIVISIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION ,9
871+THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES , AND THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC10
872+DEVELOPMENT TO IDENTIFY DIVERSE PARTNERS AND EMPLOYERS AND11
873+ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ENSURE THEIR SUCCESS ;12
948874 (VI) S
949-HARE OUTCOMES OF THE VIRTUAL CAREER -ALIGNED ENGLISH
950-AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM WITH THE EMPLOYER COMMUNITY
951-; AND
952-(VII) COLLECT DATA CONCERNING THE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES :
875+HARE OUTCOMES OF THE VIRTUAL CAREER -ALIGNED13
876+E
877+NGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM WITH THE EMPLOYER14
878+COMMUNITY; AND15
879+(VII) C
880+OLLECT DATA CONCERNING THE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES :16
953881 (A) T
954-HE TYPES OF ENTITIES SUPPORTED, SUCH AS AN EMPLOYER OR
955-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
956-, AND THEIR LOCATION IN COLORADO;
882+HE TYPES OF ENTITIES SUPPORTED, SUCH AS AN EMPLOYER OR17
883+APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, AND THEIR LOCATION IN COLORADO;18
957884 (B) T
958-HE NUMBER OF PARTICIPATING ENTITIES;
885+HE NUMBER OF PARTICIPATING ENTITIES;19
959886 (C) T
960-HE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED AT EACH ENTITY AND
961-THEIR DEMOGRAPHICS
962-;
887+HE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED AT EACH ENTITY AND20
888+THEIR DEMOGRAPHICS;21
963889 (D) T
964-HE CAREERS OR OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED BY THE VIRTUAL
965-CAREER
966--ALIGNED ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM ; AND
967-(E) ANY OUTCOMES AND DATA TO MEASURE THE SUCCESS OF THE
968-VIRTUAL CAREER
969--ALIGNED ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM .
890+HE CAREERS OR OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED BY THE VIRTUAL22
891+CAREER-ALIGNED ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM ; AND23
892+(E) A
893+NY OUTCOMES AND DATA TO MEASURE THE SUCCESS OF THE24
894+VIRTUAL CAREER-ALIGNED ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM .25
970895 (b) I
971-N CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT , THE ONA SHALL
972-INCLUDE THE INFORMATION IN THIS SUBSECTION
973-(3) IN THE PRESENTATIONS
974-REQUIRED BY SECTION
975-8-83-602 AT THE HEARINGS HELD UNDER THE "STATE
976-MEASUREMENT FOR ACCOUNTABLE, RESPONSIVE, AND TRANSPARENT
977-(SMART) GOVERNMENT ACT", PART 2 OF ARTICLE 7 OF TITLE 2.
896+N CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT , THE ONA SHALL26
897+INCLUDE THE INFORMATION IN THIS SUBSECTION (3) IN THE27
898+140
899+-24- PRESENTATIONS REQUIRED BY SECTION 8-83-602 AT THE HEARINGS HELD1
900+UNDER THE "STATE MEASUREMENT FOR ACCOUNTABLE, RESPONSIVE,2
901+AND TRANSPARENT (SMART) GOVERNMENT ACT", PART 2 OF ARTICLE 73
902+OF TITLE 2.4
978903 (4) F
979-OR THE 2022-23 STATE FISCAL YEAR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
980-SHALL APPROPRIATE ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED THOUS AND DOLLARS FROM
981-THE GENERAL FUND TO THE DEPARTMENT
982-, FOR USE BY ONA FOR THE
983-PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION
984-. ANY UNEXPENDED MONEY REMAINING AT THE
985-END OF THE
986-2022-23 STATE FISCAL YEAR:
904+OR THE 2022-23 STATE FISCAL YEAR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY5
905+SHALL APPROPRIATE ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS6
906+FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE DEPARTMENT , FOR USE BY ONA FOR7
907+THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION. ANY UNEXPENDED MONEY REMAINING AT8
908+THE END OF THE 2022-23 STATE FISCAL YEAR:9
987909 (a) D
988-OES NOT REVERT TO THE GENERAL FUND OR ANY OTHER FUND ;
910+OES NOT REVERT TO THE GENERAL FUND OR ANY OTHER10
911+FUND;11
989912 (b) M
990-AY BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT IN THE 2023-24 STATE FISCAL
991-PAGE 20-SENATE BILL 22-140 YEAR WITHOUT FURTHER APPROPRIATION ; AND
992-(c) SHALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE OTHER THAN THE
993-PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION
994-.
913+AY BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT IN THE 2023-24 STATE
914+12
915+FISCAL YEAR WITHOUT FURTHER APPROPRIATION ; AND 13
916+(c) S
917+HALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE OTHER THAN THE14
918+PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION.15
995919 8-3.7-107. Global talent task force - created - repeal. (1) O
996-N OR
997-BEFORE
998-SEPTEMBER 1, 2022, THE ONA SHALL ESTABLISH A GLOBAL TALENT
999-TASK FORCE THAT INCLUDES DIVERSE REPRESENTATION REFLECTIVE OF THE
1000-STATE
1001-. THE TASK FORCE SHALL:
920+N16
921+OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2022, THE ONA SHALL ESTABLISH A GLOBAL17
922+TALENT TASK FORCE THAT INCLUDES DIVERSE REPRESENTATION
923+18
924+REFLECTIVE OF THE STATE. THE TASK FORCE SHALL:19
1002925 (a) S
1003-TUDY THE PATHWAYS FOR OBTAINING CERTAIN IN -DEMAND
1004-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES AND INTERNATIONAL CREDENTIALS TO TAKE
1005-ADVANTAGE OF THE GLOBAL POOL OF SKILLED WORKERS IN
1006-COLORADO. THE
1007-TASK FORCE SHALL CHOOSE AT LEAST FIVE OCCUPATIONS THAT ARE
1008-RESPONSIVE TO WORKFORCE NEEDS
1009-, AS DETERMINED BY THE ANNUAL
1010-COLORADO TALENT REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-46.6-103
926+TUDY THE PATHWAYS
927+ FOR OBTAINING CERTAIN IN-DEMAND20
928+OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES AND INTERNATIONAL CREDENTIALS TO TAKE21
929+ADVANTAGE OF THE GLOBAL POOL OF SKILLED WORKERS IN COLORADO.22
930+T
931+HE TASK FORCE SHALL CHOOSE AT LEAST FIVE OCCUPATIONS THAT ARE23
932+RESPONSIVE TO WORKFORCE NEEDS , AS DETERMINED BY THE ANNUAL
933+24
934+C
935+OLORADO TALENT REPORT PREPARED PURS UANT TO SECTION
936+25
937+24-46.6-103
1011938 (3),
1012- AND THAT ARE OCCUPATIONS IN WHICH THE STATE HAS THE NEED FOR
1013-AND AN ABILITY TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT
1014-, INCLUDING OCCUPATIONS IN EARLY
1015-CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
1016-, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH CARE, WITH
1017-A PRIORITY GIVEN TO THE PRACTICE OF NURSING
1018-.
939+ AND THAT ARE OCCUPATIONS IN WHICH THE STATE HAS26
940+THE NEED FOR AND AN ABILITY TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT , INCLUDING27
941+140
942+-25- OCCUPATIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE , EDUCATION,1
943+AND HEALTH CARE, WITH A PRIORITY GIVEN TO THE PRACTICE OF NURSING.2
1019944 (b) A
1020-CCELERATE AND EXPAND WORK THAT THE DEPARTMENT AND
1021-OTHER STATE AGENCIES HAVE DONE TO INTEGRATE NEW
1022-AMERICANS AND
1023-INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS INTO THE WORKFORCE
1024-; AND
1025-(c) PROVIDE POLICY AND PROGRAMMATIC RECOMMENDATIONS TO
1026-THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO INCREASE THE ABILITY OF
1027-THE STATE TO HARNESS THE SKILLS OF NEW
1028-AMERICANS, INCLUDING
1029-THROUGH WORK
1030--BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES .
945+CCELERATE AND EXPAND WORK THAT THE DEPARTMENT AND3
946+OTHER STATE AGENCIES HAVE DONE TO INTEGRATE NEW AMERICANS AND4
947+INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS INTO THE WORKFORCE ; AND5
948+(c) P
949+ROVIDE POLICY AND PROGRAMMATIC RECOMMENDATIONS TO6
950+THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO INCREASE THE ABILITY7
951+OF THE STATE TO HARNESS THE SKILLS OF NEW AMERICANS, INCLUDING8
952+THROUGH WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES .9
1031953 (2) T
1032-HE ONA SHALL PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF TO SUPPORT
1033-THE TASK FORCE
1034-.
954+HE ONA SHALL PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF TO SUPPORT10
955+THE TASK FORCE.11
1035956 (3) (a) O
1036-N OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2022:
957+N OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2022:12
1037958 (I) T
1038-HE DIRECTOR OF THE ONA SHALL APPOINT TWELVE MEMBERS
1039-OF THE TASK FORCE AS FOLLOWS
1040-:
959+HE DIRECTOR OF THE ONA SHALL APPOINT TWELVE
960+ MEMBERS13
961+OF THE TASK FORCE AS FOLLOWS:14
1041962 (A) T
1042-HREE INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS ;
1043-PAGE 21-SENATE BILL 22-140 (B) THREE REPRESENTATIVES OF COMMUNITY -BASED
1044-ORGANIZATIONS OR COALITIONS SERVING NEW
1045-AMERICANS AND
1046-INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS
1047-;
963+HREE INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS ;15
964+(B) T
965+HREE REPRESENTATIVES OF COMMUNITY -BASED16
966+ORGANIZATIONS OR COALITIONS SERVING NEW AMERICANS AND17
967+INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS ;18
1048968 (C) O
1049-NE REPRESENTATIVE OF WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS OR
1050-PROVIDERS OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
1051-;
969+NE REPRESENTATIVE OF WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS19
970+OR PROVIDERS OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ;20
1052971 (D) O
1053-NE REPRESENTATIVE OF EMPLOYERS PARTICIPATING IN A
1054-WORK
1055--BASED LEARNING PROGRAM ;
972+NE REPRESENTATIVE OF EMPLOYERS PARTICIPATING IN A21
973+WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM ;
974+22
1056975 (E) T
1057-WO REPRESENTATIVES OF IN-DEMAND INDUSTRIES, SUCH AS
1058-EDUCATION OR HEALTH CARE
1059-;
976+WO REPRESENTATIVES OF IN-DEMAND INDUSTRIES, SUCH AS23
977+EDUCATION OR HEALTH CARE ;24
1060978 (F) O
1061979 NE REPRESENTATIVE OF LOCAL DISTRICT COLLEGES ; AND
1062-(G) ONE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE WORK FORCE
1063-DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL CREATED IN SECTION
1064-24-46.3-101.
980+25
981+(G) O
982+NE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE WORKFORCE
983+26
984+DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL CREATED IN SECTION 24-46.3-101.27
985+140
986+-26- (II) THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE SHALL APPOINT TWO MEMBERS1
987+OF THE SENATE TO THE TASK FORCE, ONE OF WHOM REPRESENTS RURAL2
988+COMMUNITIES;3
989+(III) T
990+HE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SHALL4
991+APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE TASK5
992+FORCE, ONE OF WHOM REPRESENTS RURAL COMMUNITIES ;6
993+(IV) T
994+HE MINORITY LEADER OF THE SENATE SHALL APPOINT ONE7
995+MEMBER OF THE SENATE TO THE TASK FORCE ;8
996+(V) T
997+HE MINORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES9
998+SHALL APPOINT ONE MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE10
999+TASK FORCE; AND11
1000+(VI) T
1001+HE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT ONE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
1002+12
1003+OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR.13
1004+(b) T
1005+HE TASK FORCE ALSO CONSISTS OF:14
1006+(I) T
1007+HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OR THE15
1008+EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S DESIGNEE;16
10651009 (II) T
1066-HE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE SHALL APPOINT TWO MEMBERS
1067-OF THE SENATE TO THE TASK FORCE
1068-, ONE OF WHOM REPRESENTS RURAL
1069-COMMUNITIES
1070-;
1010+HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF17
1011+REGULATORY AGENCIES OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 'S DESIGNEE;18
10711012 (III) T
1072-HE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SHALL
1073-APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE TASK
1074-FORCE
1075-, ONE OF WHOM REPRESENTS RURAL COMMUNITIES ;
1013+HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER19
1014+EDUCATION OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 'S DESIGNEE;20
10761015 (IV) T
1077-HE MINORITY LEADER OF THE SENATE SHALL APPOINT ONE
1078-MEMBER OF THE SENATE TO THE TASK FORCE
1079-;
1016+HE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION OR THE COMMISSIONER 'S21
1017+DESIGNEE; AND22
10801018 (V) T
1081-HE MINORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1082-SHALL APPOINT ONE MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE
1083-TASK FORCE
1084-; AND
1085-(VI) THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT ONE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
1086-OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
1087-.
1088-(b) T
1089-HE TASK FORCE ALSO CONSISTS OF:
1090-(I) T
1091-HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OR THE
1092-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
1093-'S DESIGNEE;
1094-PAGE 22-SENATE BILL 22-140 (II) THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY
1095-AGENCIES OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
1096-'S DESIGNEE;
1097-(III) T
1098-HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER
1099-EDUCATION OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
1100-'S DESIGNEE;
1101-(IV) T
1102-HE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION OR THE COMMISSIONER 'S
1103-DESIGNEE
1104-; AND
1105-(V) THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EARLY
1106-CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
1107-'S DESIGNEE.
1019+HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EARLY23
1020+CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 'S DESIGNEE.24
11081021 (c) T
11091022 HE ONA MAY, AS APPROPRIATE, PROVIDE A FIFTY-DOLLAR
1110-STIPEND TO EACH TASK FORCE MEMBER PER TASK FORCE MEETING THAT THE
1111-MEMBER ATTENDS TO RECOGNIZE THE TASK FORCE MEMBERS WHO ARE NOT
1112-OTHERWISE COMPENSATED FOR THE TIME SERVED ON THE TASK FORCE
1113-.
1023+25
1024+STIPEND TO EACH TASK FORCE MEMBER PER TASK FORCE MEETING THAT26
1025+THE MEMBER ATTENDS TO RECOGNIZE THE TASK FORCE MEMBERS WHO27
1026+140
1027+-27- ARE NOT OTHERWISE COMPENSATED FOR THE TIME SERVED ON THE TASK1
1028+FORCE.2
11141029 (4) O
1115-N OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2023, THE TASK FORCE SHALL
1116-REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS MADE PURSUANT TO THIS
1117-SECTION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
1118-AND SHALL MAKE THE REPORT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
1119-.
1030+N OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2023, THE TASK FORCE SHALL3
1031+REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS MADE PURSUANT TO THIS4
1032+SECTION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND TO THE GENERAL5
1033+ASSEMBLY AND SHALL MAKE THE REPORT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC .6
11201034 (5) T
1121-HIS SECTION IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2024.
1122-SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 8-77-110 as
1123-follows:
1124-8-77-110. Office of future work - study - report. (1) The office
1035+HIS SECTION IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2024. 7
1036+SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 8-77-110 as8
1037+follows:9
1038+8-77-110. Office of future work - study - report. (1) The office10
11251039 of future of
1126- work in the department of labor and employment, created by
1127-executive order B 2019 009, shall, within the scope of the executive order,
1128-study unemployment assistance as part of its study on the modernization of
1129-worker benefits and protections.
1130-(2) On or before January 15, 2021, the office of the
1131- future of work
1132-shall submit an initial report as directed by the executive order B 2019 009
1133-to the governor and to the business, labor, and technology committee of the
1134-senate and the business affairs and labor committee of the house of
1135-representatives, or their successor committees.
1136-SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-10-103, add (10.5)
1137-PAGE 23-SENATE BILL 22-140 as follows:
1138-22-10-103. Definitions. As used in this article 10, unless the context
1139-otherwise requires:
1040+ work in the department of labor and employment, created by11
1041+executive order B 2019 009, shall, within the scope of the executive12
1042+order, study unemployment assistance as part of its study on the13
1043+modernization of worker benefits and protections.14
1044+(2) On or before January 15, 2021, the office of the future of15
1045+work shall submit an initial report as directed by the executive order B16
1046+2019
1047+ 009 to the governor and to the business, labor, and technology17
1048+committee of the senate and the business affairs and labor committee of18
1049+the house of representatives, or their successor committees.19
1050+SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-10-103, add20
1051+(10.5) as follows:21
1052+22-10-103. Definitions. As used in this article 10, unless the22
1053+context otherwise requires:23
11401054 (10.5)
1141- "WORK-BASED LEARNING" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET
1142-FORTH IN SECTION
1143-8-83-601 (15).
1144-SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-10-104, amend
1145-(1)(d) as follows:
1146-22-10-104. Adult education and literacy grant program - created
1147-- rules. (1) (d) An adult education provider may use grant money received
1148-pursuant to this article 10 in combination with any money received from
1149-other public or private sources. An adult education provider may use grant
1150-money received pursuant to this article 10 on behalf of a student who:
1151-(I) Lacks basic literacy or numeracy skills; or who(II) Is enrolled in or has completed the adult education and literacy
1152-program; or
1153-(III) Is receiving training from a postsecondary education or training
1154-provider or from a workforce development provider that participates in a
1155-workforce development partnership with the adult education provider;
1156-OR
1157-(IV) IS PARTICIPATING IN WORK-BASED LEARNING.
1158-SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-14-102, amend the
1159-introductory portion; and add (18) as follows:
1160-22-14-102. Definitions. As used in this article ARTICLE 14, unless
1161-the context otherwise requires:
1055+ "WORK-BASED LEARNING" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET24
1056+FORTH IN SECTION 8-83-601 (15).25
1057+SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-10-104, amend26
1058+(1)(d) as follows:27
1059+140
1060+-28- 22-10-104. Adult education and literacy grant program -1
1061+created - rules. (1) (d) An adult education provider may use grant money2
1062+received pursuant to this article 10 in combination with any money3
1063+received from other public or private sources. An adult education4
1064+provider may use grant money received pursuant to this article 10 on5
1065+behalf of a student who:6
1066+(I) Lacks basic literacy or numeracy skills; or who7
1067+(II) Is enrolled in or has completed the adult education and8
1068+literacy program; or9
1069+(III) Is receiving training from a postsecondary education or10
1070+training provider or from a workforce development provider that11
1071+participates in a workforce development partnership with the adult12
1072+education provider;
1073+OR13
1074+(IV) I
1075+S PARTICIPATING IN WORK-BASED LEARNING.14
1076+SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-14-102, amend15
1077+the introductory portion; and add (18) as follows:16
1078+22-14-102. Definitions. As used in this article
1079+ ARTICLE 14, unless17
1080+the context otherwise requires:18
11621081 (18) "W
1163-ORK-BASED LEARNING" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET
1164-FORTH IN SECTION
1165-8-83-601 (15).
1166-SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-14-109, amend (1)
1167-as follows:
1168-PAGE 24-SENATE BILL 22-140 22-14-109. Student re-engagement grant program - rules -
1169-application - grants - report. (1) There is hereby created within the
1170-department the student re-engagement grant program to provide grant
1171-money to local education providers to use in providing educational services
1172-and supports,
1173-INCLUDING WORK-BASED LEARNING, to students to maintain
1174-student engagement and support student re-engagement in high school.
1175-Subject to available appropriations, the state board shall award student
1176-re-engagement grants to local education providers from money appropriated
1177-pursuant to subsection (4) of this section.
1178-SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-14-109.5, amend
1179-(5)(d) as follows:
1180-22-14-109.5. Ninth-grade success grant program - created -
1181-criteria - use of grant money - report - rules - definitions - repeal. (5) A
1182-local education provider or charter school that receives a grant through the
1183-program must use the grant money to implement a ninth-grade success
1184-program that, at a minimum, must include the following elements:
1082+ORK-BASED LEARNING" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET19
1083+FORTH IN SECTION 8-83-601 (15).20
1084+SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-14-109, amend21
1085+(1) as follows:22
1086+22-14-109. Student re-engagement grant program - rules -23
1087+application - grants - report. (1) There is hereby created within the24
1088+department the student re-engagement grant program to provide grant25
1089+money to local education providers to use in providing educational26
1090+services and supports,
1091+INCLUDING WORK-BASED LEARNING, to students to27
1092+140
1093+-29- maintain student engagement and support student re-engagement in high1
1094+school. Subject to available appropriations, the state board shall award2
1095+student re-engagement grants to local education providers from money3
1096+appropriated pursuant to subsection (4) of this section.4
1097+SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-14-109.5,5
1098+amend (5)(d) as follows:6
1099+22-14-109.5. Ninth-grade success grant program - created -7
1100+criteria - use of grant money - report - rules - definitions - repeal.8
1101+(5) A local education provider or charter school that receives a grant9
1102+through the program must use the grant money to implement a10
1103+ninth-grade success program that, at a minimum, must include the11
1104+following elements:12
11851105 (d) Identifying and prioritizing services,
1186-SUCH AS WORK-BASED
1187-LEARNING
1188-, for ninth-grade students who are at risk of academic failure in
1189-ninth grade;
1190-SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-32-138.5, amend
1191-(2) introductory portion, (2)(b)(II), (2)(b)(VIII), (2)(b)(IX), and (2)(b)(X);
1192-and add (2)(b)(XI) as follows:
1193-22-32-138.5. Educational stability grant program - application
1194-- grants - fund created - rules - report - definition. (2) The state board
1195-of education shall adopt rules pursuant to the "State Administrative
1196-Procedure Act", article 4 of title 24, for implementation of the grant
1106+SUCH AS WORK-BASED13
1107+LEARNING, for ninth-grade students who are at risk of academic failure in14
1108+ninth grade;15
1109+SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-32-138.5,16
1110+amend (2) introductory portion, (2)(b)(II), (2)(b)(VIII), (2)(b)(IX), and17
1111+(2)(b)(X); and add (2)(b)(XI) as follows:18
1112+22-32-138.5. Educational stability grant program - application19
1113+- grants - fund created - rules - report - definition. (2) The state board20
1114+of education shall adopt rules pursuant to the "State Administrative21
1115+Procedure Act", article 4 of title 24, for implementation of the grant22
11971116 program. At a minimum, the rules shall
1198- MUST include:
1199-(b) The information to be included on grant applications, including
1200-at a minimum:
1201-(II) A description of services to be provided through the grant,
1202-including a description of innovative practices to address barriers for
1203-students; in out-of-home placement;
1204-PAGE 25-SENATE BILL 22-140 (VIII) The provision of services for students in out-of-home
1205-placement who receive special education services;
1206-(IX) Access to extracurricular activities for students in out-of-home
1207-placement; and WHO RECEIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES ;
1208-(X) Transition practices relating to school moves for students; in
1209-out-of-home placement. AND
1210-(XI) (A) ENGAGEMENT IN ACADEMIC SUPPORTS , SUCH AS
1211-WORK
1212--BASED LEARNING.
1117+ MUST include:23
1118+(b) The information to be included on grant applications,24
1119+including at a minimum:25
1120+(II) A description of services to be provided through the grant,26
1121+including a description of innovative practices to address barriers for27
1122+140
1123+-30- students; in out-of-home placement;1
1124+(VIII) The provision of services for students in out-of-home2
1125+placement who receive special education services;3
1126+(IX) Access to extracurricular activities for students in4
1127+out-of-home placement; and WHO RECEIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES;5
1128+(X) Transition practices relating to school moves for students; in6
1129+out-of-home placement. AND7
1130+(XI) (A) E
1131+NGAGEMENT IN ACADEMIC SUPPORTS , SUCH AS8
1132+WORK-BASED LEARNING.9
12131133 (B) A
1214-S USED IN THIS SUBSECTION (2)(b)(XI), "WORK-BASED
1215-LEARNING
1216-" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 8-83-601
1217-(15).
1218-SECTION 12. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-35.3-102, add (12)
1219-as follows:
1220-22-35.3-102. Definitions. As used in this article 35.3, unless the
1221-context otherwise requires:
1134+S USED IN THIS SUBSECTION (2)(b)(XI), "WORK-BASED10
1135+LEARNING" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 8-83-60111
1136+(15).12
1137+SECTION 12. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-35.3-102, add13
1138+(12) as follows:14
1139+22-35.3-102. Definitions. As used in this article 35.3, unless the15
1140+context otherwise requires:16
12221141 (12) "W
1223-ORK-BASED LEARNING" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET
1224-FORTH IN SECTION
1225-8-83-601 (15).
1226-SECTION 13. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-35.3-103, amend
1227-(2) introductory portion and (2)(b) as follows:
1228-22-35.3-103. Pathways in technology early college high schools
1229-- design - requirements - approval. (2) A p-tech school to be operated by
1230-a local education provider must be jointly approved by the commissioner of
1231-education and the executive director of the department of higher education.
1232-The commissioner and the executive director shall jointly establish time
1233-lines TIMELINES and procedures by which a local education provider may
1234-apply to operate a p-tech school and shall develop a model p-tech agreement
1235-template that may be used by an applicant. The application must include:
1236-(b) The operational model for the p-tech school, including but not
1237-limited to curricula, instructional practices, faculty roles, student support
1238-structures, class schedules, experiential learning opportunities,
1239-PAGE 26-SENATE BILL 22-140 WORK-BASED LEARNING, and the associate degrees that students may attain
1240-through the p-tech school;
1241-SECTION 14. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-91-102, add (9) as
1242-follows:
1243-22-91-102. Definitions. As used in this article 91, unless the context
1244-otherwise requires:
1142+ORK-BASED LEARNING" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET17
1143+FORTH IN SECTION 8-83-601 (15).18
1144+SECTION 13. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-35.3-103,19
1145+amend (2) introductory portion and (2)(b) as follows:20
1146+22-35.3-103. Pathways in technology early college high schools21
1147+- design - requirements - approval. (2) A p-tech school to be operated22
1148+by a local education provider must be jointly approved by the23
1149+commissioner of education and the executive director of the department24
1150+of higher education. The commissioner and the executive director shall25
1151+jointly establish time lines
1152+ TIMELINES and procedures by which a local26
1153+education provider may apply to operate a p-tech school and shall develop27
1154+140
1155+-31- a model p-tech agreement template that may be used by an applicant. The1
1156+application must include:2
1157+(b) The operational model for the p-tech school, including but not3
1158+limited to curricula, instructional practices, faculty roles, student support4
1159+structures, class schedules, experiential learning opportunities,5
1160+WORK-BASED LEARNING, and the associate degrees that students may6
1161+attain through the p-tech school;7
1162+SECTION 14. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-91-102, add (9)8
1163+as follows:9
1164+22-91-102. Definitions. As used in this article 91, unless the10
1165+context otherwise requires:11
12451166 (9) "W
1246-ORK-BASED LEARNING" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET
1247-FORTH IN SECTION
1248-8-83-601 (15).
1249-SECTION 15. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-91-103, amend
1250-(1)(a) as follows:
1251-22-91-103. School counselor corps grant program - created -
1252-rules. (1) (a) There is created in the department the school counselor corps
1253-grant program to provide funding to education providers. The goal
1254- GOALS
1255-of the program is ARE to:
1256-(I) Increase the availability of effective school-based counseling to
1257-help increase the graduation rate within the state and increase the
1258-percentage of students who appropriately prepare for, apply to, and continue
1259-into postsecondary education;
1260-AND
1261-(II) SUPPORT WORK-BASED LEARNING AWARENESS AND EDUCATION
1262-FOR STUDENTS AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL LEVELS AND
1263-WORK
1264--BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL .
1265-SECTION 16. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-3.3-1002, add (10)
1266-as follows:
1267-23-3.3-1002. Definitions. As used in this part 10, unless the context
1268-otherwise requires:
1167+ORK-BASED LEARNING" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET12
1168+FORTH IN SECTION 8-83-601 (15).13
1169+SECTION 15. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-91-103, amend14
1170+(1)(a) as follows:15
1171+22-91-103. School counselor corps grant program - created -16
1172+rules. (1) (a) There is created in the department the school counselor17
1173+corps grant program to provide funding to education providers. The goal
1174+18
1175+GOALS of the program is ARE to:19
1176+(I) Increase the availability of effective school-based counseling20
1177+to help increase the graduation rate within the state and increase the21
1178+percentage of students who appropriately prepare for, apply to, and22
1179+continue into postsecondary education;
1180+AND23
1181+(II) S
1182+UPPORT WORK-BASED LEARNING AWARENESS AND
1183+24
1184+EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL25
1185+LEVELS AND WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE HIGH SCHOOL26
1186+LEVEL.27
1187+140
1188+-32- SECTION 16. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-3.3-1002, add1
1189+(10) as follows:2
1190+23-3.3-1002. Definitions. As used in this part 10, unless the3
1191+context otherwise requires:4
12691192 (10) "W
1270-ORK-BASED LEARNING" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET
1271-FORTH IN SECTION
1272-8-83-601 (15).
1273-SECTION 17. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-3.3-1004, amend
1274-(4) introductory portion, (4)(a)(III)(D), and (4)(a)(III)(E); and add
1275-PAGE 27-SENATE BILL 22-140 (4)(a)(III)(F) as follows:
1276-23-3.3-1004. Colorado opportunity scholarship initiative
1193+ORK-BASED LEARNING" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET5
1194+FORTH IN SECTION 8-83-601 (15).6
1195+SECTION 17. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-3.3-1004,7
1196+amend (4) introductory portion, (4)(a)(III)(D), and (4)(a)(III)(E); and add8
1197+(4)(a)(III)(F) as follows:9
1198+23-3.3-1004. Colorado opportunity scholarship initiative10
12771199 advisory board - created - duties - rules - repeal. (4) The board shall
1278-hold its first meeting on or before November 1, 2014, at a time and place to
1279-be designated by the executive director or by the executive director's
1280-designee. The board shall meet at least four times each year and shall carry
1281-out the following duties:
1282-(a) Promulgate rules for administration of the initiative, including
1283-but not limited to the following:
1284-(III) Rules establishing permissible uses of grant and scholarship
1285-money from the initiative, which rules must stipulate that:
1286-(D) To the extent practicable, grants of financial assistance must be
1287-awarded to students representing rural and urban areas of the state and to
1288-students attending area technical colleges, community colleges, four-year
1289-institutions of higher education, and research institutions; and
1290-(E) To the extent practicable, financial assistance must be evenly
1291-distributed between students with an expected family contribution of less
1292-than one hundred percent of the annual federal PELL grant award and
1293-students with an expected family contribution between one hundred percent
1294-and two hundred fifty percent of the annual federal PELL grant award;
1295-AND
1296-(F) TO THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE, GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP MONEY
1297-MAY BE USED FOR WORK
1298--BASED LEARNING;
1299-SECTION 18. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-3.3-1303, amend
1300-(1)(b) as follows:
1301-23-3.3-1303. Fourth-year innovation pilot program - creation -
1302-eligibility - award of state funding - commission policies. (1) (b) The
1303-pilot program is limited to five
1304- local education providers or group of
1305-providers with the first cohort of graduates graduating early during the
1306-2021-22 school year and the last cohort of graduates graduating early during
1307-the 2025-26 school year. E
1308-ACH YEAR OF THE PROGRAM , a local education
1309-provider or a group of local education providers may apply to the
1310-department to participate in the pilot program. A
1200+11
1201+hold its first meeting on or before November 1, 2014, at a time and place12
1202+to be designated by the executive director or by the executive director's13
1203+designee. The board shall meet at least four times each year and shall14
1204+carry out the following duties:15
1205+(a) Promulgate rules for administration of the initiative, including16
1206+but not limited to the following:17
1207+(III) Rules establishing permissible uses of grant and scholarship18
1208+money from the initiative, which rules must stipulate that:19
1209+(D) To the extent practicable, grants of financial assistance must20
1210+be awarded to students representing rural and urban areas of the state and21
1211+to students attending area technical colleges, community colleges,22
1212+four-year institutions of higher education, and research institutions; and23
1213+(E) To the extent practicable, financial assistance must be evenly24
1214+distributed between students with an expected family contribution of less25
1215+than one hundred percent of the annual federal PELL grant award and26
1216+students with an expected family contribution between one hundred27
1217+140
1218+-33- percent and two hundred fifty percent of the annual federal PELL grant1
1219+award;
1220+AND2
1221+(F) T
1222+O THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE , GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP3
1223+MONEY MAY BE USED FOR WORK -BASED LEARNING;4
1224+SECTION 18. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-3.3-1303,
1225+5
1226+amend (1)(b) as follows:6
1227+23-3.3-1303. Fourth-year innovation pilot program - creation7
1228+- eligibility - award of state funding - commission policies. (1) (b) The8
1229+pilot program is limited to five local education providers or group of9
1230+providers with the first cohort of graduates graduating early during the10
1231+2021-22 school year and the last cohort of graduates graduating early11
1232+during the 2025-26 school year. E
1233+ACH YEAR OF THE PROGRAM , a local
1234+12
1235+education provider or a group of local education providers may apply to13
1236+the department to participate in the pilot program. A
13111237 SCHOOL OR LOCAL
1312-PAGE 28-SENATE BILL 22-140 EDUCATION PROVIDER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT MAY BE ADDED TO
1313-AN EXISTING GROUP OF LOCAL EDUCATION PROVIDERS
1314-. The commission
1315-shall select pilot program participants, including a mix of urban, suburban,
1316-and rural local education providers. In the pilot program application, the
1317-applicant or applicants shall indicate which high schools are participating
1318-in the pilot program. With approval of the charter school, a school district
1319-that is selected to participate in the pilot program may also include a charter
1320-school authorized by the school district as one of its designated high
1321-schools.
1322-SECTION 19. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-46.3-602, amend
1323-(3) as follows:
1324-24-46.3-602. Definitions. As used in this part 6 and part 7 of this
1325-article 46.3, unless the context otherwise requires:
1326-(3) "Incumbent worker" means a worker who qualifies as an
1327-incumbent worker under 20 CFR 680.780 IS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AND
1328-EXPECTS TO REMAIN EMPLOYED BY THE SAME EMPLOYER DURING AND AFTER
1329-PARTICIPATION IN A TRAINING PROGRAM OR TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
1330-.
1331-SECTION 20. Appropriation. (1) For the 2022-23 state fiscal
1332-year, $6,100,000 is appropriated to the department of labor and
1333-employment. This appropriation is from the general fund. To implement this
1334-act, the department may use this appropriation as follows:
1335-(a) $3,000,000 for state operations and program costs, which amount
1336-is based on an assumption that the division of employment and training will
1337-require an additional 2.3 FTE;
1338-(b) $2,000,000 for the office of future work, which amount is based
1339-on an assumption that the executive director's office will require an
1340-additional 0.9 FTE; and
1341-(c) $1,100,000 for the office of new Americans, which amount is
1342-based on an assumption that the executive director's office will require an
1343-additional 1.9 FTE.
1344-(2) Any money appropriated in this subsection (1) not expended
1345-prior to July 1, 2023, is further appropriated to the department for the
1346-PAGE 29-SENATE BILL 22-140 2023-24 state fiscal year for the same purpose.
1347-(3) For the 2022-23 state fiscal year, $11,319 is appropriated to the
1348-legislative department for use by the general assembly. This appropriation
1349-is from the general fund. To implement this act, the general assembly may
1350-use this appropriation for per diem and travel reimbursement expenses.
1351-SECTION 21. Effective date. This act takes effect July 1, 2022.
1352-SECTION 22. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds,
1353-PAGE 30-SENATE BILL 22-140 determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
1354-preservation of the public peace, health, or safety.
1355-____________________________ ____________________________
1356-Steve Fenberg Alec Garnett
1357-PRESIDENT OF SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
1358-THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1359-____________________________ ____________________________
1360-Cindi L. Markwell Robin Jones
1361-SECRETARY OF CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE
1362-THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1363- APPROVED________________________________________
1364- (Date and Time)
1365- _________________________________________
1366- Jared S. Polis
1367- GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
1368-PAGE 31-SENATE BILL 22-140
1238+14
1239+EDUCATION PROVIDER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT MAY BE ADDED TO15
1240+AN EXISTING GROUP OF LOCAL EDUCATION PROVIDERS . The commission16
1241+shall select pilot program participants, including a mix of urban,17
1242+suburban, and rural local education providers. In the pilot program18
1243+application, the applicant or applicants shall indicate which high schools19
1244+are participating in the pilot program. With approval of the charter school,20
1245+a school district that is selected to participate in the pilot program may21
1246+also include a charter school authorized by the school district as one of its22
1247+designated high schools.23
1248+SECTION 19. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-26.3-602,24
1249+amend (3) as follows:25
1250+24-46.3-602. Definitions. As used in this part 6 and part 7 of this26
1251+article 46.3, unless the context otherwise requires:27
1252+140
1253+-34- (3) "Incumbent worker" means a worker who qualifies as an1
1254+incumbent worker under 20 CFR 680.780 IS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AND2
1255+EXPECTS TO REMAIN EMPLOYED BY THE SAME EMPLOYER DURING AND3
1256+AFTER PARTICIPATION IN A TRAINING PROGRAM OR TRAINING4
1257+OPPORTUNITY.5
1258+SECTION 20. Appropriation. (1) For the 2022-23 state fiscal6
1259+year, $6,100,000 is appropriated to the department of labor and7
1260+employment. This appropriation is from the general fund. To implement8
1261+this act, the department may use this appropriation as follows:9
1262+(a) $3,000,000 for state operations and program costs, which10
1263+amount is based on an assumption that the division of employment and11
1264+training will require an additional 2.3 FTE;12
1265+(b) $2,000,000 for the office of future work, which amount is13
1266+based on an assumption that the executive director's office will require an14
1267+additional 0.9 FTE; and15
1268+(c) $1,100,000 for the office of new americans, which amount is16
1269+based on an assumption that the executive director's office will require an17
1270+additional 1.9 FTE. 18
1271+(2) Any money appropriated in this subsection (1) not expended19
1272+prior to July 1, 2023, is further appropriated to the department for the20
1273+2023-24 state fiscal year for the same purpose.21
1274+(3) For the 2022-23 state fiscal year, $11,319 is appropriated to22
1275+the legislative department for use by the general assembly. This23
1276+appropriation is from the general fund. To implement this act, the general24
1277+assembly may use this appropriation for per diem and travel25
1278+reimbursement expenses.26
1279+SECTION 21. Effective date. This act takes effect July 1, 2022.27
1280+140
1281+-35- SECTION 22. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds,1
1282+determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate2
1283+preservation of the public peace, health, or safety.3
1284+140
1285+-36-