Assembly Bill 235 establishes a new workforce literacy grant program under section 106.145 of the statutes, which mandates the Department of Workforce Development to award an annual grant to nonprofit organizations that provide or support adult literacy services in over half of Wisconsin's counties. To qualify for the grant, organizations must be based in Wisconsin and meet specific criteria, including being a nonprofit entity and actively engaged in adult literacy initiatives.

The bill outlines the permissible uses of the grant funds, which include teaching workforce readiness skills, providing preparation and administration for GED and HSED exams, and offering digital literacy training. Additionally, grant recipients can use the funds to support other literacy programs aimed at enhancing the state's workforce or to provide professional support to organizations that deliver direct adult literacy services.