The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5097, aims to amend current statutes to mandate that any contractor receiving state funds must sponsor a high-quality, tuition-free apprenticeship program. This initiative is designed to enhance workforce development and provide valuable training opportunities for individuals seeking to enter various trades.

The bill introduces new legal language that specifies the requirement for contractors to support these apprenticeship programs, thereby promoting skill development and job readiness among the workforce. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text, indicating a straightforward addition to existing regulations regarding state-funded contracts.