Senate Bill 201 aims to enhance the tracking and reporting of workforce development programs in Wisconsin. It mandates that any state agency or authority overseeing such programs must report annually on their performance using specific indicators outlined in the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. These indicators include metrics such as the percentage of participants in unsubsidized employment after exiting the program, median earnings, and the attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials. The bill also establishes a definition for "workforce development program or activity," which encompasses various state-funded initiatives aimed at job training and employment assistance.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to update the title of Section 106.11 to include "metrics" and renumbers it to reflect new subsections. It replaces references to the outdated Workforce Investment Act of 1998 with the current Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. Furthermore, it requires local workforce development boards to prepare resource lists for employees affected by business closures or mass layoffs, ensuring they have access to career planning and job search support. The bill emphasizes transparency by requiring state agencies to publish performance data on a state-maintained website and submit reports to legislative committees.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 106.11(title), 106.11, 109.07(1m)(a), 109.07