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 operative date of July 1, 2025, for the remaining provisions.

Additionally, the bill modifies the Job Training Cash Fund to allow for transfers to the General Fund and specifies that the fund will continue to support job training activities, with a preference for those in enterprise or opportunity zones. The Department of Economic Development is tasked with managing the fund and ensuring that a portion is allocated for training grants aimed at small businesses and those in rural or high-poverty areas. The bill emphasizes the importance of adapting the workforce to new technologies and product lines while streamlining the existing internship-related provisions.

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