6296 AMS CONW S5042.1

SB 6296 - S AMD 679

By Senator Conway

ADOPTED 02/13/2024

On page 1, line 11, after "degrees" insert "and state-registered apprenticeship programs"

On page 1, line 17, after "certificates," insert "state-registered apprenticeship programs,"

On page 2, after line 10, insert the following:

"(3) "State-registered apprenticeship program" means an approved apprenticeship program under chapter 49.04 RCW that has been approved to participate in state financial aid programs."

Renumber the remaining subsection consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT: (1) Adds state-registered apprenticeship programs as eligible pathways for retail careers.

(2) Requires the work group to identify any state-registered apprenticeship programs of value to the retail workforce.

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