Apprenticeship Freedom Act

The Apprenticeship Freedom Act removes federal registration requirements for apprenticeship programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). It amends WIOA sections to delete the word "registered" from definitions of eligible providers, career pathways, and the YouthBuild program. This change directly affects apprenticeship providers who previously needed federal registration to qualify for WIOA funding or participation. The bill simplifies program eligibility by eliminating the registration mandate, allowing more entities to offer apprenticeships without federal oversight.