21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 23, 2019)
Investing in 21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act
This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish grant programs for educational or career training programs for students.
First, ED must establish a career pathways innovation grant program. Under the program, ED must award grants to address the specialized skill needs of business and industry by carrying out programs that support career pathways in high school or career exploration in the middle grades.
Second, ED must award grants for partnerships—between certain educational entities and employers—that provide educational or career training programs leading to recognized postsecondary credentials.
What just happenedOct 23, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateOct 23, 2019
- Oct 23, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Oct 23, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate