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US HR4876

US HR4876
Earning Experience Act of 2019


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Introduced
10/28/2019
In Committee
10/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a work-based learning opportunities pilot grant program. This bill requires the Department of Education to establish a pilot program that awards grants to institutions of higher education for a program to provide students with work opportunities.

AI Summary

This bill, called the Earning Experience Act of 2019, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a work-based learning opportunities pilot grant program. The bill requires the Department of Education to create a pilot program that provides grants to eligible institutions of higher education to establish or expand programs that offer students work-based learning positions. The grants can be used to pay student wages and develop the work-based learning positions, which must meet certain criteria, such as providing career coaching and opportunities to interact with employers in relevant industries. Eligible institutions must submit an application and report on the program's outcomes, including student satisfaction, types of jobs, and post-graduation employment.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 10/28/2019)

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