SB 23-302

Senate Bill 23-302, the Colorado Veterans' Service-to-career Program, aims to help veterans and other eligible participants by removing a requirement that they use federal funding before accessing state resources. This change allows for more flexible support through skills training, internships, job placements, mentorship, counseling, and additional services funded from various sources. The bill also updates the program's expiration date to July 1, 2024, ensuring it remains active until then. Governor Jared Polis signed this bill into law on June 6, 2023, and it will take effect starting August 7, 2023.

Official Summary

Current law includes a Colorado veterans' service-to-career program (program), which authorizes nonprofit agencies to partner with work force centers selected by the department of labor and employment to provide veterans and other eligible participants with skills training, internships, work placements, mentorship opportunities, career and professional counseling, and support services. The program requires that if a program participant is eligible for federal funding that federal funding must be used first. The act repeals that requirement. The act requires work force center staff to vet potential program participants and leverage additional funding sources to deliver comprehensive services. Obsolete language related to the program is repealed. The act extends the repeal date for the program to July 1, 2024. APPROVED by Governor June 6, 2023 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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