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Introduced
08/04/2020
08/04/2020
In Committee
08/04/2020
08/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Directs the Department of Labor, in collaboration with the Department of Education, to award competitive grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to community colleges to establish and scale career training programs, establish industry and sector partnerships, and provide student support services. Labor must give priority to community colleges that will use funds to serve individuals who are impacted by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) national emergency.
AI Summary
This bill, the Community College Workforce Training Act, directs the Department of Labor, in collaboration with the Department of Education, to award competitive grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to community colleges. The grants are intended to help the community colleges establish and scale career training programs, including career and technical education programs, establish industry and sector partnerships, and provide student support services. The Secretary of Labor must give priority to community colleges that will use the funds to serve individuals impacted by the COVID-19 national emergency, such as those with barriers to employment, veterans, and individuals from racial/ethnic groups or genders with lower-than-average educational attainment or employment in the targeted industry sectors.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 08/04/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7932/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7932/BILLS-116hr7932ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7932/BILLS-116hr7932ih.pdf.pdf |
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