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School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994

Introduced: August 5, 1993 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 48 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 4, 1994
Became Public Law No: 103-239.
May 4, 1994
Signed by President.
Apr 22, 1994
Presented to President.
Apr 21, 1994
Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote.
Apr 21, 1994
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote.
Apr 21, 1994
Conference report considered in Senate. By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4691)
Apr 20, 1994
Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Apr 20, 1994
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 339 - 79 (Roll no. 128). (consideration: CR H2517)
Apr 20, 1994
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 20, 1994
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 339 - 79 (Roll no. 128).(consideration: CR H2517)
Apr 20, 1994
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Apr 20, 1994
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Apr 20, 1994
Mr. Ford (MI) brought up conference report H. Rept. 103-480 by previously agreed to special order.
Apr 19, 1994
Conference report H. Rept. 103-480 filed. (text of conference report: CR H2454-2470)
Apr 19, 1994
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 103-480 filed.(text of conference report: CR H2454-2470)
Apr 19, 1994
Mr. Miller (CA) asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until midnight on April 19 to file a conference report on H.R. 2884. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 19, 1994
Mr. Miller (CA) asked unanimous consent That it be in order on Wednesday, April 20, 1994, or any day thereafter, to consider the conference report on the bill H.R. 2884, and that all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration be waived, and that the conference report be considered as having been read when called up for consideration. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 14, 1994
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Apr 14, 1994
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Mar 16, 1994
The Speaker appointed conferees: Ford (MI), Kildee, Williams, Goodling, and Gunderson.
Mar 16, 1994
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H1352)
Mar 16, 1994
Mr. Kildee asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
Feb 9, 1994
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 8, 1994
Senate insists on its amendment asks for a conference, appoints conferees Kennedy; Pell; Metzenbaum; Simon; Dodd; Harkin; Mikulski; Bingaman; Wellstone; Wofford; Kassebaum; Jeffords; Coats; Gregg; Thurmond; Hatch; Durenberger.
Feb 8, 1994
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1361 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 62-31. Record Vote No: 32.
Feb 8, 1994
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1361 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 62-31. Record Vote No: 32.
Feb 8, 1994
Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 1361 amended.
Feb 8, 1994
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (CR S1107-1116)
Nov 17, 1993
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
Nov 15, 1993
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 15, 1993
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 15, 1993
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 15, 1993
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Nov 15, 1993
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9604-9615)
Nov 15, 1993
Mr. Ford (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 10, 1993
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 187.
Nov 10, 1993
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 103-345.
Nov 3, 1993
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Nov 3, 1993
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 27, 1993
Committee Hearings Held.
Oct 20, 1993
Committee Hearings Held.
Sep 29, 1993
Committee Hearings Held.
Sep 29, 1993
Executive Comment Received from Labor.
Sep 29, 1993
Executive Comment Received from Education.
Sep 20, 1993
Executive Comment Requested from Labor, Education.
Sep 8, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2102)
Aug 5, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Aug 5, 1993
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 20, 1994 House · vote #128 On Agreeing to the Conference Report Passed 33979 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: School-to-Work Opportunities Basic Program

Components

Title II: School-to-Work Opportunities System Development

and Implementation Grants to States

Subtitle A: State Development Grants

Subtitle B: State Implementation Grants

Title III: Federal Implementation Grants to Partnerships

Title IV: National Programs

Title V: General Provisions

School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1993 - Establishes a national framework for development of School-to-Work Opportunities systems in all States.

Declares the congressional intent that the Secretaries of Education and Labor jointly administer this Act in a flexible manner. Directs the Secretaries to jointly administer the programs established by this Act.

Title I: School-to-Work Opportunities Basic Program Components - Requires School-to-Work Opportunities (SWO) programs to: (1) integrate work-based and school-based learning; (2) provide students with the opportunity to complete career majors; and (3) incorporate specified program components including work-based and school-based learning and connecting activities.

Title II: School-to-Work Opportunities System Development and Implementation Grants to States - Subtitle A: State Development Grants - Authorizes the Secretaries to award development grants to applicant States to complete development of a comprehensive, statewide SWO system. (Such development may have begun with funds awarded under the Job Training Partnership Act and the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act.)

Subtitle B: State Implementation Grants - Allows States to apply to the Secretaries for competitive implementation grants, with applications containing: (1) plans for comprehensive, statewide SWO systems meeting content requirements; (2) descriptions of how funds will be allocated to local SWO partnerships; and (3) optional requests for waivers of certain statutory or regulatory requirements.

Title III: Federal Implementation Grants to Partnerships - Authorizes the Secretaries to award competitive SWO implementation grants to partnerships in States that have not received State implementation grants.

Authorizes the Secretaries to award grants to implement SWO programs in high poverty areas. (Such funds may be awarded in combination with funds appropriated for the Youth Fair Chance Program.)

Title IV: National Programs - Directs the Secretaries to provide for: (1) research, demonstration, and other projects; (2) performance outcomes and evaluation, in collaboration with States; and (3) training and technical assistance.

Title V: General Provisions - Sets forth provisions relating to: (1) State requests and responsibilities for waivers of statutory and regulatory requirements; (2) such waivers by each of the Secretaries; (3) program safeguards, including nondisplacement of current workers; and (4) acceptance of gifts.

Authorizes appropriations.

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Became Public Law No: 103-239.

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