A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to define the term evidence-based.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Bill 119 s 922 is a proposed amendment to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that aims to clarify the definition of the term "evidence-based." The bill seeks to ensure that programs and initiatives funded under the Act are based on solid evidence and proven effectiveness.

The amendment would require that any program or initiative receiving funding under the Act must be supported by rigorous research and evaluation. This would help to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently to support workforce development and training programs.

The bill is intended to improve the overall quality and impact of programs funded under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act by ensuring that they are based on evidence of what works. This would help to ensure that individuals participating in these programs are receiving the support and training they need to succeed in the workforce. Overall, Bill 119 s 922 aims to strengthen the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act by ensuring that programs funded under the Act are evidence-based and proven to be effective in helping individuals gain the skills and training they need to succeed in the workforce.