Plain English Breakdown
The effective date is listed as July 1, 2026; implementation details prior to this date are not specified in the provided text.
Education and Workforce Strategy Act
This law renames the Office of Student Achievement, combines two workforce plans into one document, sets rules for apprenticeship programs, and designates the Technical College System of Georgia as the state agency responsible for them.
What This Bill Does
- Renames the Office of Student Achievement to the Office of Education and Workforce Strategy.
- Combines the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Plan with the Perkins State Plan into a single document.
- Establishes rules for registered apprenticeship programs in Georgia.
- Designates the Technical College System of Georgia as the state agency responsible for managing apprenticeships.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Office of Education and Workforce Strategy
- The Technical College System of Georgia
Limits and Unknowns
- The official summary does not list specific funding amounts or budget changes.
- Details on the exact timeline for implementing these new rules are not included in this summary.