Technical schools would offer pilot wastewater operator training

The system’s executive director would study whether vocational education could be expanded to students in kindergarten through grade eight. The study would cover vocational education for students in kindergarten through grade eight. This section would take effect July 1, 2026. The executive director would report the study results to the legislature’s education committee by January 1, 2027.

The system’s executive director would establish a pilot with one or more courses to train students as certified wastewater treatment facility operators. The courses would be offered at technical education and career schools throughout the state. The pilot would be for the school year starting July 1, 2026. By January 1, 2027, the executive director would report enrollment, how soon students may become certified after completing a course, and recommendations about funding or legislation to expand or make the pilot permanent.