(1) The general assembly finds and declares that:
(a) This part 7 is intended to strengthen regional talent development pipelines to meet workforce demand;
(b) The state has an opportunity to fulfill demand for workers, which will allow the state to meet its strategic goals and generate high-quality careers; and
(c) The grant program and related services described in this part 7 are important government services.
(2) Therefore, the general assembly creates the regional talent summit grant program to address these needs.
Source: L. 2024: Entire part added, (HB 24-1365), ch. 478, p. 3348, § 5, effective August 7.