Reengage the Workforce Act

The Reengage the Workforce Act provides $5.52 million annually (2024-2034) to fund grants for programs helping secondary school dropouts aged 16+ reenter education or earn high school equivalency credentials. It requires grantees to offer flexible credit recovery, career workshops (including job training and resume help), and supportive services like childcare or transportation. The bill prioritizes projects in low-income communities or using evidence-based methods and mandates detailed annual reports tracking participation, completion rates, and employment outcomes, disaggregated by race, gender, age, and disability. This directly affects dropouts who are not enrolled in school or equivalency programs, aiming to improve their educational pathways and workforce readiness.