Senate Bill 240 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 in Wisconsin. To qualify for these grants, organizations must be located within the state and provide adult literacy services or support community-based literacy programs in more than half of Wisconsin's counties. The bill aims to enhance workforce readiness by supporting various literacy initiatives.

Organizations that receive funding through this program can utilize the grants for a range of purposes, including teaching workforce readiness skills, providing preparation and administration for GED and HSED exams, and offering digital literacy training. Additionally, the grants can be used to support other literacy programs that contribute to strengthening the state's workforce, as well as to provide necessary training, materials, and professional support to entities that deliver direct adult literacy services.