OK
Oklahoma Senate Bill SB2018

Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma Senate Bill SB2018

Introduced
2/5/24  

Caption

Vocational training; requiring reporting on employee positions to Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education; prescribing annual reporting on training agreements. Effective date.

Impact

In addition to reporting on new and existing employee training programs, SB2018 includes a stipulation that participating entities must submit an annual report on employee retention for individuals who have undergone training. This requirement lasts for at least three years post-training, thereby providing valuable data on the effectiveness of the training programs. This information is intended to assist the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education in assessing the success of vocational programs and ensuring they meet the needs of the state's economy.

Summary

Senate Bill 2018 aims to enhance vocational training programs in Oklahoma by implementing reporting requirements for entities that participate in the Training for Industry Program. This legislation mandates that all applicants for additional training programs must indicate whether the training is for new positions created due to business expansion or to fill existing roles due to employee turnover. By doing so, the bill seeks to refine the tracking of workforce needs and facilitate alignment between training initiatives and industry demands.

Contention

Despite the intended benefits of SB2018, there may be points of contention regarding the additional administrative burden this bill places on employers. Some industry representatives may argue that the requirements for reporting could complicate the training application process or divert resources away from other critical areas of operation. Furthermore, ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of vocational training programs may lead to debates about how best to measure success and drive improvements in workforce development.

Effective_date

If passed, this act will take effect on November 1, 2024, providing time for stakeholders to adapt to the new reporting requirements.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK SB346

Law enforcement training; requiring certain training; providing for certain training; requiring participation in certain training. Effective date.

OK SB875

Higher education; allowing certain institutions of higher education to require employees to complete certain training; providing for optional training. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB383

Income tax; modifying reporting requirement on exemption for certain transfer of technology. Effective date.

OK SB405

Income tax; modifying reporting requirement on exemption for certain transfer of technology. Effective date.

OK HB2869

Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training; public funds; exemption; motor vehicles; hiring; effective date.

OK HB2097

Schools; Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education; authorizing technology center school district board of education to donate certain equipment; effective date.

OK HB1029

Schools; directing the State Department of Education to adopt a form for reporting on student homelessness; effective date.

OK SB398

Veterans' employment and training; directing establishment of certain workforce training. Effective date.

OK HB1924

Public safety; requiring Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority to maintain certain training platform; requiring creation, maintenance and certification of certain list; effective date.

OK SB1081

Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training; creating a rebuttable presumption of compliance with agency or department policy and procedure. Effective date.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.