Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to support workforce development by providing financial resources to Avivo, an organization that assists low-income individuals. The funding is intended to enhance career education and job skills training, while integrating services for chemical and mental health.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates $850,000 each for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund.
• These funds will be given as a grant to Avivo.
• The focus of the grant is to help low-income individuals gain access to career education and job skills training programs.
• The job training provided will include support and services for chemical and mental health issues.
• Funding is designated as a one-time appropriation.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces a specific appropriation for Avivo, targeting the integration of health services with workforce training, which may enhance the effectiveness of job readiness programs for low-income individuals.

Relevant Terms

grant, Avivo, workforce development, low-income individuals, career education, job skills training, chemical health services, mental health services