The bill, S.B. No. 1114, amends the Education Code to enhance the eligibility criteria for the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund grant program. It introduces a new definition for "qualifying general academic teaching institution," which must have an enrollment of fewer than 10,000 students, be located in a county with a population under 35,000, and be designated as a Minority Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. The bill expands the list of eligible entities for grant applications to include these qualifying institutions alongside public junior colleges, public technical institutes, and nonprofit organizations.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific requirements for these institutions and organizations to qualify for grants. They must administer performance-based workforce training programs that align with high-demand occupations, demonstrate successful outcomes in recruiting and placing individuals in jobs, and secure at least 40% of their funding from non-state sources. The bill emphasizes collaboration with local businesses and organizations to ensure that training programs meet the needs of the job market and provides a framework for accountability through documentation and compliance with grant conditions.

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