The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 379 aims to enhance workforce development initiatives in the state by mandating the Board of Regents for Higher Education to conduct a comprehensive study on the subject. The bill requires the board to submit a report detailing the findings of this study to the relevant joint standing committee by January 1, 2027. This initiative is intended to inform and improve strategies related to workforce development in the state.

The bill introduces new legal language, specifically establishing a new section that outlines the requirement for the study and report. There are no deletions from current law in this bill, as it primarily focuses on the insertion of new provisions to facilitate the study and reporting process. The overall purpose of the bill is to assess and enhance workforce development efforts within the state.