HB18-1343
Veterans' Service-to-career Program
Concerning the continuation of the "Colorado Veterans' Service-to-career Program", and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Session:
2018 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Labor & Employment
Colorado veterans' service-to-career program - expansion - program effectiveness evaluation methodology - repeal - appropriation. The act continues the existing pilot program that assists veterans, veterans' spouses, and other eligible participants in obtaining employment and support services. In addition, the act:
- Includes funding for the current pilot program and the expanded program;
- Adds persons who may participate in the program and addresses veterans who have barriers to employment; and
- Requires the department of labor and employment (department) to develop an evaluation methodology to measure program effectiveness. The program is repealed January 1, 2024.
$1,000,000 is appropriated from the marijuana tax cash fund to the department for use by the division of employment and training.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)