The bill revises the structure and responsibilities of the State Plan Committee in Montana, specifically concerning career and technical education. It adds new members to the committee, including appointments by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, who will appoint two individuals: the executive director or board chair of the Montana State Workforce Innovation Board and one representative from the labor community. Additionally, the bill mandates that the committee coordinate its meetings with the Board of Regents, the Board of Public Education, and the Montana State Workforce Innovation Board, ensuring a collaborative approach to updating the state plan.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 20-7-330 of the Montana Code Annotated to reflect these changes, including a shift from a five-year to a four-year state plan for career and technical education. The committee is required to meet at least three times a year and must discuss various topics, including the needs of students and employers, and make necessary adjustments to the administration of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act of 2018. The new or revised state plan must also align with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act combined state plan.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-7-330
HB0823_1(1): 20-7-330
HB0823_1(2): 20-7-330
HB0823_1(3): 20-7-330
HB0823_1(4): 20-7-330
HB0823_1(5): 20-7-330
HB0823_1: 20-7-330
HB0823_2(1): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(10): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(11): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(12): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(13): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(2): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(3): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(4): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(5): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(6): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(7): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(8): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(9): 20-7-330
HB0823_2: 20-7-330
HB0823_X(1): 20-7-330
HB0823_X(2): 20-7-330
HB0823_X(3): 20-7-330
HB0823_X(4): 20-7-330
HB0823_X(5): 20-7-330
HB0823_X(6): 20-7-330
HB0823_X: 20-7-330