CHOICE Act
Summary
Connecting Higher Opportunities In College Education Act or the CHOICE Act This bill makes certain job training programs eligible for federal student aid. To be eligible, a program must (1) provide at least 150 clock hours, 4 semester hours, or 6 quarter hours of instructional time over a minimum of 8 weeks; (2) have verified completion and placement rates meeting a minimum standard; and (3) provide training aligned with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the state or local area in which the program is provided.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2021
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Floor Vote
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Introduced Oct 28, 2021
Last action Oct 28, 2021
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2
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Committee
1
Oct 28, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
lower
Oct 28, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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