House Bill No. 909 seeks to amend and reenact various sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes concerning workforce development under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. A key feature of the bill is the establishment of a new "Transition Advisory Team" to assist Louisiana Works in planning and to promote a unified statewide workforce system that responds effectively to labor market needs. The bill emphasizes the importance of local input and regional responsiveness in decision-making, mandating meaningful consultation with local workforce partners and employers to ensure that funding decisions align with regional labor market conditions. It also aims to modernize the workforce development system by reducing administrative overhead and maximizing resources for direct services.

Significant changes include the repeal of certain existing statutes and the introduction of new provisions that enhance the roles of the Workforce Investment Council and Louisiana Works. The bill revises the council's goals to focus on a unified planning and accountability framework, prioritizing measurable employment outcomes, and it allows for the pursuit of federal waivers to improve efficiency. Additionally, it removes the governor's authority to redesignate workforce areas every two years and eliminates previous criteria for local workforce development areas. The Transition Advisory Team will operate for 18 months post-enactment, ensuring ongoing consultation with local stakeholders and adapting to federal requirements, ultimately streamlining the workforce development process in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB680 Original: 23:2061(2), 23:2062(2), 23:2063(A)(1), 23:2065(A)(4), 23:2063(2), 23:2065(A)(9)
HB680 Engrossed: 23:2061(2), 23:2062(2), 23:2063(A)(1), 23:2065(A)(4), 23:2063(A)(2), 23:2065(A)(9)
HB680 Reengrossed: 23:2061(2), 23:2062(2), 23:2063(A)(1), 23:2065(A)(4), 23:2063(A)(2), 23:2065(A)(9)