Missouri HB1449: Establishes the "Youth Workforce Development Program"

What the bill says

To amend chapter 173, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to workforce opportunities for certain youth. Section A. Chapter 173, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 173.2563, to read as follows: 173.2563. 1. There is hereby established within the department of higher education and workforce development the "Youth Workforce Development Program". Such program shall provide participants opportunities to enter the workforceand other necessary skills to be successful in the workplace. The department shall work in conjunction with the department of.

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To amend chapter 173, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to workforce opportunities for certain youth. Section A. Chapter 173, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 173.2563, to read as follows: 173.2563. 1. There is hereby established within the department of higher education and workforce development the "Youth Workforce Development Program". Such program shall provide participants opportunities to enter the workforceand other necessary skills to be successful in the workplace. The department shall work in conjunction with the department of social services and the department of elementary and secondary education to develop the program established under this section. 2. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "At-risk youth", a youth who experiences social, economic, familial, or behavioral problems that make him or her vulnerable to delinquency or the use of illegal drugs. Risk factors that increase vulnerability include, but are not limited to, having three or more school suspensions within the same school year; having substanceabusing parents or friends; being the victim of physical, sexual, or psychological abuse; dropping out of school; becoming pregnant; being economically disadvantaged; experiencing mental health problems; attempting suicide; or being a runaway or homeless; (2) "Department", the department of higher education and workforce development; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] …

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