Education (Career & Technical Education)

in committee · United States · House Sep 11, 2025

HR 5295: ACCESS Act

The ACCESS Act (HR 5295) requires states to run public awareness campaigns - including social media - to inform secondary students about career and technical education programs and skilled trade opportunities. It also mandates that local workforce programs provide career counseling and exploration services that include information on high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand jobs available in the local area. These provisions directly affect secondary students, community-based organizations, and state workforce agencies administering federal job training programs. The bill focuses on connecting students with training pathways in growing industries through concrete policy changes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates career counseling and awareness campaigns about skilled trades for secondary students, expanding educational access to career pathways90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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in committee · United States · House Apr 14, 2025

HR 2910: Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2025

HR 2910, the Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2025, establishes a federal grant program to fund community-based organizations in creating after-school and out-of-school-time workforce readiness programs for youth aged 6-18. The bill authorizes $100 million annually (2026-2030) to support activities like career pathway planning, paid work experiences (including apprenticeships), occupational skill training aligned with local job needs, and employer partnerships. It directly affects eligible youth - particularly those in underserved communities - and requires grantees to coordinate with schools, employers, and local workforce boards, while mandating youth councils to advise on program design. The program emphasizes measurable outcomes, including improved school attendance, skill development, and transitions to postsecondary education or employment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes $100M annually for after-school workforce programs, expanding educational access and career readiness for youth through skill training and employer partnerships.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds $100M annually for youth workforce programs including career planning, paid work experiences, and skills training aligned with local jobs, directly advancing labor & employment readiness for future workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Apprenticeships Child Labor Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1347: Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act of 2025

S 1347, the Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act of 2025, creates federal grants to expand dual enrollment and early college high school programs for public high school students. The bill directly affects high school students, particularly those from low-income families, attending rural schools, or being first-generation college students, by covering tuition, fees, and materials for college courses taken while in high school. Key provisions include requiring grant recipients to partner with local schools, prioritize underserved students, and use funds for professional development, course design, and student outreach. Recipients must also conduct evaluations tracking student enrollment and credit transfers, with annual reports to Congress on program outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates federal grants to fund tuition/fees for education programs, directly increasing government spending on public education for low-income students.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants covering tuition/fees/materials for dual enrollment programs, targeting low-income/rural/first-gen students to expand educational access and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Feb 10, 2025

HR 1176: Clock Hour Program Student Protection Act

This bill amends the Higher Education Act to set a new limit on clock hours for training programs preparing students for recognized professions. It requires that such programs cannot exceed 150% of either the state's minimum clock hour requirement or the relevant federal agency's requirement for that profession. The change directly affects vocational and career-focused training programs that already meet state standards but were previously allowed to offer significantly more hours. The rule applies starting with the 2024-2025 academic year for federal financial aid purposes.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts vocational training programs by limiting clock hours to 150% of state/federal requirements, reducing program flexibility and scope in higher education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 438: Cyber PIVOTT Act of 2025

This bill establishes the PIVOTT Program to build a cybersecurity workforce by providing full tuition scholarships for students at community colleges and technical schools pursuing cybersecurity or cyber-relevant associate's degrees. Students must complete a 2-year service obligation in cybersecurity roles after graduation, with exceptions for military service, and must participate in skills-based exercises like hackathons and labs. The program requires participating institutions to offer these training components and coordinate internships with government agencies, including critical infrastructure entities and Federal departments. CISA will coordinate implementation with enrollment targets of 250 students in the first year, growing to 10,000 annually within 10 years.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides full tuition scholarships for cybersecurity associate's degrees at community colleges, directly funding higher education access and workforce development.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds cybersecurity education and workforce development, directly enhancing cybersecurity capabilities as a core technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · House Sep 4, 2025

HR 5138: ASPIRE Act

The ASPIRE Act authorizes grants to agriculture-focused educational institutions (like land-grant colleges, community colleges, and career schools) to develop training programs in partnership with agriculture businesses, apprenticeship programs, or industry nonprofits. These grants require institutions to use at least 5% of funds for student recruitment and faculty training to prepare students for agricultural careers. The programs must include internships, apprenticeships, and skills workshops to improve workforce training and retention in the agriculture industry. The program must be implemented by the Secretary of Agriculture by January 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes grants for agricultural training programs at colleges, enhancing career-focused education and student access through funding and industry partnerships.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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in committee · United States · House Nov 19, 2025

HR 6133: Jumpstart on College Act

The Jumpstart on College Act provides $250 million annually to support early college high schools and dual enrollment programs that allow high school students to earn college credits while still in high school. It funds partnerships between colleges and high schools to help low-income students and those from underrepresented groups complete postsecondary credentials within normal timeframes. The bill requires grantees to track student outcomes by demographic groups, use funds for program coordination and professional development, and ensure college credits earned are transferable. States receiving grants must develop statewide strategies to expand access to these programs and address achievement gaps. The legislation emphasizes program quality through established standards and requires annual reporting on student progress toward earning college credits and diplomas.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $250M annually for early college/dual enrollment programs targeting low-income/underrepresented students, expands access to postsecondary credentials, and mandates demographic outcome tracking.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2025

HR 4575: Jobs in the Woods Act

The Jobs in the Woods Act establishes a federal grant program to fund career training in forestry operations and products industries. It provides competitive grants (ranging from $500,000 to $2 million over up to 4 years) to eligible entities like nonprofits, states, tribes, or community colleges in targeted rural areas. These areas must be nonmetropolitan low-income communities, have broadband access, or have populations under 50,000. Grants require applicants to demonstrate regional need, plan for program sustainability, partner with schools, and address aging workforces or youth migration. The program is funded at $10 million annually from 2026 through 2030.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds career training at community colleges (higher education) via federal grants, directly supporting educational access and workforce development programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds career training in forestry for rural employment, enhancing workforce development and job opportunities in targeted areas per bill's grant program.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Student Financial Aid Apprenticeships Child Labor Workforce Development Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2026

HR 6343: Parity for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Students in Agriculture Act

This bill amends federal grant provisions to increase funding and clarify terms for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving agricultural education institutions. It extends the maximum grant period from unspecified to three years and adjusts funding levels, increasing annual support to $15 million per year from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 (up from $10 million annually in prior years). The changes directly affect institutions designated as serving Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian students in agricultural education programs. The policy update ensures stable, long-term funding for these institutions to support student enrollment and program development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual funding from $10M to $15M for tribal-serving agricultural institutions, directly boosting government appropriations for education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases annual funding from $10M to $15M for tribal-serving agricultural education institutions, expanding access and support for targeted student groups.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1055: CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025

The CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025 creates a federal grant program to fund training programs at community colleges and career schools focused on residential construction careers. It targets rural areas and underserved populations - including veterans, low-income individuals, and groups with historically low representation in construction - to develop skills in trades like carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and HVAC. Grants, totaling $20 million annually from 2026-2030, require flexible scheduling, partnerships with construction employers, and plans to increase affordable housing supply through workforce development. The bill directly affects community colleges in rural or underserved regions and their students seeking residential construction careers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds community college training programs for construction careers, targeting underserved populations and expanding educational access in higher education/vocational training.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds construction training for residential trades, addressing workforce shortages to advance housing development and affordability.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds training programs for construction careers targeting underserved workers, advancing employment opportunities and workforce development in high-demand sectors.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly targets veterans as a beneficiary group for construction career training, supporting veteran employment through federal grants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Student Financial Aid Affordable Housing Property Development Apprenticeships Labor Standards Workforce Development Tags Rural Communities

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