Bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Relating to: workforce training grants. (FE)
Teacher Unemployment — Relief measures Workforce development department of
- Introduced, stopped here
- Passes Senate, not reached
- Passes Assembly, not reached
- Governor signs, not reached
- Law, not reached
Unfamiliar terms? Glossary
What this bill does
Plain-language analysis by the nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau
Under current law, the Department of Workforce Development awards grants for various workforce training purposes under what is commonly known as the Fast Forward Program. Under the Fast Forward Program, grants may be awarded for programs that train teachers and that train individuals to become teachers, including teachers in dual enrollment programs.
This bill adds, as an authorized Fast Forward grant purpose, programs that provide evidence-based educational training, leadership development, on-site job experience, and other support to provide individuals with skills and experience needed to pursue careers as teachers.
What it would cost
Fiscal estimates filed by state agencies, as official PDFs
Sponsors
Registered lobbying interests · 1
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Full history
- Jan 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduced by Senators Testin and Bradley; cosponsored by Representatives Donovan, Melotik, Dittrich, Gundrum, Kreibich, Mursau, Novak, Sheehan and Stubbs
- Jan 2, 2026 · Senate
Read first time and referred to Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
- Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Public hearing held
- Feb 16, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal estimate received
- Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1