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S 2795 113th Congress Senate

Career and Technical Education Opportunity Act

Official title: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the definition of eligible program.

Introduced: September 11, 2014 Introduced by: Baldwin, Tammy Democratic · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
Education Education programs fundingEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsHigher education
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It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 11, 2014
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 Latest action September 11, 2014

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Career and Technical Education Opportunity Act - Amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include as a program that is eligible to participate in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan program and the Federal Perkins Loans program an educational program that: (1) provides students with at least 250 clock hours of instruction over a minimum of five weeks, and (2) leads to an industry-recognized credential.

Defines an "industry-recognized credential" as one that:

  • is demonstrated to be of high quality by the institution of higher education offering the educational program in its title IV participation agreement with the Secretary of Education;
  • meets the current or projected needs of a local or regional workforce for recruitment, screening, hiring, retention, or advancement purposes; and
  • is, where applicable, endorsed by a nationally recognized trade association or organization representing a significant part of the industry or sector.
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Sep 11, 2014
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