Assembly Bill 235 proposes the establishment of a workforce literacy grant program under a new statute, 106.145, which mandates the Department of Workforce Development to award annual grants to nonprofit organizations that provide or support adult literacy services in Wisconsin. To qualify for the grant, organizations must be located in the state and serve over half of its counties. The bill outlines specific uses for the grant funds, including teaching workforce readiness skills, providing GED and HSED preparation, and offering digital literacy training, among other literacy-related programs.

The bill emphasizes the importance of enhancing workforce literacy to strengthen the state's workforce. Organizations receiving grants can also use the funds to support other entities that provide direct adult literacy services, ensuring a collaborative approach to improving literacy across Wisconsin. This initiative aims to bolster adult education and workforce readiness, ultimately contributing to the state's economic development.