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This bill amends the Social Security Act to establish a comprehensive, evidence-based research approach for studying Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) demonstration projects. Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a detailed study examining the short-, medium-, and long-term impacts of these grant projects, with a particular focus on tracking participants' employment and earnings outcomes. To support this research effort, the bill mandates that at least 4% of the total funding available for these demonstration projects each fiscal year must be dedicated to conducting rigorous evaluations, supporting ongoing research staff, and continuing to study the effectiveness of project elements. The bill, which would take effect on October 1, 2025, aims to provide more robust evidence about the effectiveness of health career training programs and their impact on participants' professional trajectories. By requiring systematic, long-term research, the legislation seeks to improve understanding of how such grant-funded training initiatives can support workforce development in the healthcare sector.

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