Bill would fund construction training for young adults in one city

LB 1140 would include $500,000 in state funds for a multi-trade pre-apprenticeship pilot. The pilot would serve young adults in a city of the metropolitan class and prepare them for registered apprenticeships and entry-level construction jobs. The text lists the funding for fiscal year 2026–27. The funding is listed for fiscal year 2026–27.

The text states that the Legislature intends two state agencies to work together on employment for people with disabilities. The agencies are the State Department of Education’s Division of Rehabilitation Services and the Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Developmental Disabilities. The stated intent includes maximizing federal matching funds while following the named federal rules.