Senate Bill 240 establishes a new workforce literacy grant program under section 106.145 of the statutes, which mandates the Department of Workforce Development to award annual grants 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 focus on enhancing workforce literacy through various educational initiatives.

The bill outlines specific permissible uses for the grant funds, including teaching workforce readiness skills, providing preparation for GED and HSED testing, and offering digital literacy training. Additionally, grant recipients can use the funds to support other organizations that deliver direct adult literacy services, thereby strengthening the overall workforce in the state.