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This bill, called the "Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act," aims to remove barriers for individuals seeking to enter health professions by modifying the existing Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) program. The bill requires demonstration projects funded under this program to provide comprehensive support for eligible participants, including mandatory assessments and educational resources for adult basic skills and English language proficiency. Specifically, projects must establish networks of partners to help participants improve their basic academic skills, offer ongoing resources for skill development, and integrate skill maintenance into career coaching. Additionally, the bill mandates that child care support be made available and affordable for project participants through methods such as referrals to subsidized child care programs, direct payments to child care providers, or assistance with child care fees. Participants may also receive help accessing high school equivalency or adult basic education courses to support their career goals. These new provisions will take effect on October 1, 2025, and are designed to help lower-skilled individuals successfully enter and complete post-secondary training in health-related career pathways.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5375/all-info