Reengage the Workforce Act

S 3518, the Reengage the Workforce Act, provides federal grants to help secondary school dropouts aged 16+ re-enter education or training. It funds programs offering flexible credit recovery (like virtual learning or waived seat time), career workshops, and supportive services (childcare, transportation) to support re-enrollment in school or high school equivalency programs. Grants are competitively awarded to partnerships between schools, local governments, and community groups, with priority given to low-income communities or evidence-based approaches. The bill authorizes $5.52 million annually from 2024-2034 and requires detailed annual reports tracking program participation, completion rates, and workforce outcomes.