The bill amends Florida Statutes to enhance workforce development initiatives by expanding the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program to include charter schools. This program provides grants to school districts, charter schools, and Florida College System institutions to support the creation or expansion of career and technical education programs that lead to industry certifications. The bill specifies that grant funds can be used for various expenses related to these programs, but not for recurring instructional costs or indirect costs.

Additionally, the bill revises the requirements for the Money-back Guarantee Program, increasing the minimum number of programs that each school district and Florida College System institution must offer a money-back guarantee on from three to six. This change aims to strengthen the accountability and effectiveness of workforce education programs. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 742 Filed: 1011.801, 1011.803