Education (Career & Technical Education)

in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4701: Charting My Path for Future Success Act

This bill reauthorizes an existing program supporting students with disabilities by requiring the Secretary of Education to reissue a contract for the "Charting My Path for Future Success" project within 90 days. The project trains educators to help students with disabilities set academic and life goals, create action plans, and track progress - directly affecting 1,600 high school students across 62 schools in 13 school districts. Key provisions include continuing the established training model (used by 61 educators since January 2025) and prohibiting contract cancellation without congressional approval. The bill does not create new funding or expand eligibility but ensures the existing initiative continues uninterrupted.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationReauthorizes program training educators to support students with disabilities via goal-setting and progress tracking, directly expanding access and strengthening existing educational support for 1,600 students.95% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7115: Jumpstart Savings Act

The Jumpstart Savings Act creates a new tax-advantaged savings program for state-run accounts that help individuals save for career-specific training and expenses. It directly affects workers, apprentices, and students pursuing certified trades or occupations by allowing tax-free contributions to accounts covering costs like community college tuition, apprenticeship fees, certification exams, trade tools, and business startup expenses. The bill enables rollovers from existing 529 college savings plans into these accounts and requires states to administer the programs with reporting rules similar to current 529 plans. The program will apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and is designed to support career advancement in regulated fields.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTax-advantaged savings program provides tax relief for career training expenses, aligning with support indicators like tax relief for middle/lower income.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables tax-free savings for community college tuition, apprenticeships, and vocational training costs, directly expanding educational access and funding for higher education pathways.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates tax-advantaged savings for career training, enabling workers/apprentices to cover education/certification costs, directly advancing workforce development and employment opportunities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Apprenticeships Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 2789: Adult Education WORKS Act

The Adult Education WORKS Act establishes "college and career navigators" who provide personalized guidance to help individuals access education, job training, and workforce development services. These navigators help people identify career paths, connect to financial aid, and develop digital literacy and information literacy skills needed for success in education and employment. The bill requires state and local workforce boards to collaborate with adult education providers to promote these navigator positions and authorizes $135 million annually for library-based and community-based navigator programs. It updates definitions to include digital and information literacy skills as essential components of adult education. The bill directly affects adult education providers, workforce development systems, and individuals seeking to improve their job skills or educational opportunities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates navigators to expand access to education, job training, and financial aid, directly advancing educational access and workforce readiness for adults.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes navigators to connect individuals to job training, career services, and workforce development, directly advancing employment opportunities and skills access.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly requires developing digital literacy skills for workforce success, aligning with technology education goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Libraries Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 4, 2025

S 383: JOBS Act of 2025

S 383 (the JOBS Act of 2025) expands Federal Pell Grant eligibility to students enrolled in certain short-term job training programs at eligible institutions of higher education. The bill creates a "job training Federal Pell Grant" for programs meeting specific criteria: 150-600 clock hours over 8-15 weeks, aligned with high-demand industry sectors, and leading to recognized postsecondary credentials that meet employer hiring requirements or licensure prerequisites. It also lowers the minimum Pell Grant award from 10% to 5% of the full annual amount. This directly affects students seeking career-focused training and institutions offering qualifying programs that validate industry partnerships.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands Pell Grant access for short-term job training programs, enhancing higher education funding and workforce credential access per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands Pell Grants for short-term job training in high-demand sectors, enhancing workforce development and employment opportunities through recognized credentials.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Student Financial Aid Apprenticeships Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House May 23, 2025

HR 3587: Investing in Digital Skills Act

This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to prioritize digital literacy skills in adult education programs. It defines "digital literacy skills" using existing federal standards and requires WIOA-funded programs to integrate these skills into their services for adults seeking employment, economic self-sufficiency, or community participation. Key provisions mandate that programs must now include training in digital technology use, problem-solving with digital tools, and parental support for children's learning through digital skills. The bill directly affects adult education and workforce programs serving low-income adults, job seekers, and parents across all states.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates digital literacy training in adult education programs under WIOA, advancing educational access for adults through enhanced skills development. Aligns with topic's 'educational access' component.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates digital literacy training in WIOA programs to enhance job readiness and economic self-sufficiency for workers seeking employment.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates digital literacy training in workforce programs, advancing digital equity and access through WIOA integration95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 15, 2025

S 2802: Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act

This bill requires the Department of Education to publish and regularly update online information about career and technical education (CTE) programs, including their average completion time, cost, and graduate employment rates, plus state-specific program opportunities and funding options under the Perkins Act. It also mandates adding a one-page summary of this CTE information to the beginning of the FAFSA application, along with an acknowledgment signature box, to inform students about CTE as a viable alternative to four-year degrees. The disclosure must include details on Workforce Pell Grants and program availability. No new funding is authorized to implement these requirements. The bill directly affects students applying for federal student aid by providing clearer information about CTE pathways.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates CTE program transparency and FAFSA inclusion to inform students about alternatives to student debt, enhancing educational access and choice.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Aug 12, 2025

HR 4949: Apprenticeships for Small Businesses Act of 2025

This bill creates a new tax credit for small businesses to support workforce training. It allows eligible small businesses to claim a credit equal to 50% of qualified wages paid to employees under 21 or enrolled in approved apprenticeships, community college programs, or career training related to the business, plus qualified workmen’s compensation expenses, capped at $10,000 per year. The credit applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and is designed to directly benefit small businesses seeking to train young workers through structured educational programs. It does not change existing labor laws but provides a financial incentive to invest in employee development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit reducing small business tax burden for workforce training, directly providing tax relief under Budget & Taxes policy framework.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates tax credit for businesses supporting apprenticeships and community college programs, directly expanding career training access for youth under 21.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credit for small businesses to fund apprenticeships and workforce training, directly advancing worker skill development and employment opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Career & Technical Education Higher Education Apprenticeships Child Labor Workforce Development Tags Small Business

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in committee · United States · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 808: Fairness for the Trades Act

HR 808, the "Fairness for the Trades Act," would allow individuals using 529 college savings accounts to cover certain trade-related business expenses as qualified higher education costs. Specifically, it expands the definition of "qualified expenses" to include tools and equipment (like hand tools or specialized machinery) used in designated skilled trades, such as construction, plumbing, electrical work, and maintenance, as listed by specific industry codes. This change directly affects people saving for trade careers through 529 plans, enabling them to use account funds for equipment purchases instead of just tuition or books. The bill does not alter tax rates or create new funding but modifies existing 529 account rules to support trade training costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax-advantaged 529 plan usage for trade tools, providing tax relief for skilled trades workers by broadening qualified expenses.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands 529 plan eligibility to cover trade tools/equipment, increasing access to higher education funding for skilled trades programs.90% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 6416: Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act

The Digital Skills for Today's Workforce Act establishes a new grant program to expand digital workplace skills training for workers, particularly those with barriers to employment such as low educational attainment, low earnings, or limited English proficiency. The program provides funding to states to award subgrants to eligible entities like community colleges and workforce organizations for training through classroom instruction, apprenticeships, and work-based learning. States must prioritize serving individuals with employment barriers and report on outcomes related to digital skills development. The bill aims to create "digitally resilient" systems and individuals who can adapt to changing technology demands in the workforce. This program is funded through appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new grant program allocating state funds to expand digital skills training for workers, directly advancing public service funding under budget & taxes.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds digital skills training through community colleges and workforce programs, expanding access for underserved workers with low educational attainment.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates federal grants for digital skills training targeting employment barriers, directly advancing workforce readiness and job opportunities per Labor & Employment focus.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds digital skills training for underserved workers, promoting digital equity and workforce technology adoption per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Sep 23, 2025

HR 5553: CTE Student Mental Health and Wellness Act

This bill amends existing law to expand access to mental health services for students in career-focused education programs. It updates the definition of "covered institution" to include both area career and technical education schools (under the Perkins Act) and traditional colleges, ensuring these schools qualify for the same federal mental health and substance use disorder services already available to other higher education institutions. The change directly affects CTE students by making their schools eligible for existing federal funding and support mechanisms. The bill makes no new funding commitments but adjusts legal language to include CTE programs in current service provisions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands mental health services access for CTE students by including career schools in federal funding, enhancing student wellness programs in education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands federal mental health services access for CTE students by including career schools under Perkins Act, directly supporting mental health services as per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Student Health Mental Health Substance Abuse

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