This bill amends the Community College Act of 1966 by updating definitions and requirements related to new jobs training programs. Key insertions include the definition of "professional employer organization" and the clarification that a "new job" can include positions where income taxes are withheld by such organizations on behalf of the employer. Additionally, the bill specifies that the wage for new jobs must meet the county ALICE rate, which is the minimum hourly wage necessary to cover essential household expenses for a household of one adult and one child.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the provisions in Section 163 regarding the agreements between community college districts and employers. It mandates that agreements must include specific provisions about the payment of program costs from new jobs credits and requires community college districts to certify the amounts received from employers and professional employer organizations to the Department of Treasury. The bill also emphasizes the importance of reporting various metrics related to the new jobs training program, including the number of degrees awarded and the number of individuals hired into new jobs.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 389.161, 389.163