FINAL BILL REPORT

SCR 8401

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Approving the 2016 state comprehensive plan for workforce training and education.

Sponsors: Senators Bailey, Rolfes, Hasegawa, Chase, Rivers, Zeiger, Keiser, Saldaña and Kuderer; by request of Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board.

Senate Committee on Higher Education

House Committee on Higher Education

Background: The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) was a federal law that provided workforce investment activities, through statewide and local workforce investment systems, that sought to increase the employment, retention and earnings of participants and increase occupational skill attainment by participants.

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was enacted in July of 2014. WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market. WIOA replaces WIA and retains and amends the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, the Wagner-Peyser Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Summary: The Washington State Senate and House of Representatives approve the 2016 State Comprehensive Plan for workforce training and education.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate

48

0

House

96

0