HB 22-1009

HB 22-1009 is a Colorado bill that extends a pilot program called the Workforce Diploma Program, which was set to end in 2022. This program helps people get recognized diplomas for their work experience and skills, even if they didn't graduate from high school traditionally. The bill also allows the state education department to adjust how much money it pays to organizations that run this program based on changes in prices (like inflation). Since the bill has been signed into law, the program will continue indefinitely with these adjustments.

Official Summary

The workforce diploma pilot program was established in 2019 as a pilot program scheduled to repeal on July 1, 2022. The bill continues the pilot program indefinitely as the workforce diploma program (program). The bill requires the department of education to annually adjust the amounts paid to qualified providers under the program in accordance with the corresponding percentage change in the consumer price index. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)