This bill amends sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska related to internships and job training programs. It eliminates the grant program associated with internships and repeals sections 81-1210.01, 81-1210.02, and 81-1210.03, which previously governed the Intern Nebraska Cash Fund. The bill also transfers any unobligated funds from the Intern Nebraska Cash Fund to the General Fund by June 30, 2026, and establishes a new framework for the Job Training Cash Fund, which will continue to support job training activities and provide training grants for small businesses and those in rural or high-poverty areas.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Department of Economic Development to manage the Job Training Cash Fund and allows for the transfer of funds to the General Fund at the Legislature's direction. It specifies that the Intern Nebraska Cash Fund will be used to carry out the repealed sections as they existed prior to the bill's operative date, and it allows for a small percentage of appropriations to be used for administrative services. The act is set to become operative on July 1, 2025, and is declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 81-1201.21, 81-1210.04