Assembly Bill 766 proposes amendments to the existing commercial driver training grant program under Wisconsin law. The bill expands eligibility for grants by allowing applicants who pay for third-party training providers to receive funding, in addition to the current eligibility for training providers themselves. It maintains the requirement that the training must meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards and that the training provider must be listed with the FMCSA. However, it removes the stipulation that training must occur at a facility operated by the applicant, as long as the applicant has at least one facility in the state.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that prohibits the awarding of more than one grant per individual trained. It renumbers and amends several sections of the statute to reflect these changes, including the insertion of new language that clarifies the eligibility criteria for applicants and the conditions under which grants can be awarded. The bill aims to enhance access to commercial driver training and support the workforce development in the state.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 106.276(1)(c)1, 106.276, 106.276(1)(c)2, 106.276(1)(c)2m