FUNKE FROMMEYER ISSUES STATEMENT FOLLOWING HOUSE BILL 54 DELIVERY TO THE GOVERNOR
FRANKFORT, KY (March 13, 2025)—The following is a statement from Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer, R-Alexandria, regarding the passage of House Bill 54, which
“This legislation recognizes the value of hands-on experience and ensures that Kentucky’s workforce is better prepared for high-demand technical careers. By allowing dual credit students to count on-the-job training toward professional licensure, this bill creates a more seamless transition from education to employment in critical fields such as electrical work, plumbing, and HVAC.
“This initiative not only strengthens our workforce pipeline but provides students with real-world skills, reducing barriers to entry for young professionals and will go a long way toward addressing the labor shortages in skilled trades.
“I’d like to commend Rep. Kim Banta’s efforts to align education and industry needs, and am excited about how this will support Kentucky’s students, businesses, and economic growth.”
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Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, R-Alexandria, represents the 24th Senate District, including Bracken, Campbell, and Pendleton Counties and part of Kenton County. Frommeyer serves as vice chair of the Senate Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee and co-chair of the Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary. She is also a member of the Legislative Research Commission 2024-26 Budget Preparation and Submission, and Senate Committees on Appropriations and Revenue, Agriculture; and Families and Children. Additionally, Frommeyer is co-chair of Capital Projects and Bond Oversight, and Public Pension Oversight Board and Workforce Attraction and Retention Task Force member.
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