H-1450

   Amend House File 868 as follows:
   1.  Page 3, after line 3 by inserting: 
   <___.  FUTURE READY IOWA SKILLED WORKFORCE GRANT PROGRAM
   For deposit in the future ready Iowa skilled workforce grant program established pursuant to section 261.132:
   ...................................................................... $    200,000>
   2.  Page 3, line 19, after <5,> by inserting <$550,000>
   3.  Page 3, line 21, by striking <5, any> and inserting <5.>
   4.  Page 3, by striking lines 22 and 23.
   5.  Page 21, after line 14 by inserting: 
   <Sec. ___.  FUTURE READY IOWA SKILLED WORKFORCE GRANT TASK FORCE.
   1.  The college student aid commission shall convene and provide administrative support to a task force to review and evaluate the design of the future ready Iowa skilled workforce grant program. The task force shall do all of the following:
   a.  Identify the proper timing and phaseout of the program to ensure the least impact on students.
   b.  Identify and evaluate the issues relating to the eligibility criteria that restricted eligibility in the program.
   c.  Research and evaluate strategies to incent Iowans to enroll in degree programs aligned with high-demand jobs.
   d.  Evaluate the maximum grant award necessary to incent Iowans to pursue postsecondary training that aligns with high-demand jobs.
   e.  Explore and develop recommendations regarding the list of high-demand jobs used to determine eligibility.
   f.  Identify communication barriers encountered in reaching the target audience, develop communication strategies, and recommend a communication plan designed to overcome those obstacles.
   g.  Identify the proper support mechanisms to ensure eligible applicants enroll in eligible programs and complete their degrees.
   2.  The task force shall report its findings and recommendations to the commission and the general assembly by October 15, 2021.>
   6.  Page 21, line 35, by striking <2021> and inserting <2022>
   7.  Page 22, line 5, by striking <2020> and inserting <2021>
   8.  By renumbering, redesignating, and correcting internal references as necessary.

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WINCKLER of Scott