Governor Reynolds' Condition of the State January 9, 2024 Workforce Future Ready Iowa Program When began, 58% of Iowans had education beyond high school Goal was to hit 70% by 2025 Hit 70% goal this year, thanked community colleges and apprenticeship programs Last Dollar Scholarship: Refocusing LDS to reward WBL...
Governor’s Recommendations FY 2024 Appropriations FY 2025 Proposed Community College State General Aid $228,858,161 234,579,615 (2.5%) Iowa Skilled Worker & Job Creation Fund Skilled Workforce Tuition Grant Program $5,000,000 $5,000,000 GAP Tuition Assistance Program $2,000,000 $2,000,000 PACE Career Pathways Program $5,000,000 $5,000,000 Workforce Training & Economic Dev. Fund $15,100,000 $15,100,000...
This week started session and there was no procrastination in introducing bills. Academic Programs: HSB 548 allows law enforcement officers to attend accredited out-of-state institutions to meet their training requirements. Career and Technical Education: HSB 542 makes the Governor's recommended changes to the AEAs allowing school districts to continue to...
February 4-7, ACCT National Legislative Summit, Washington, DC The National Legislative Summit is the premier community college advocacy event in Washington, DC, bringing together more than 1,000 community college leaders. The event shines a spotlight on the importance of our nation’s community colleges for Congress and the Administration. The National...