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Federal bill directs Labor Secretary to award workforce development grants to community colleges

Original title: To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants to community colleges for high-quality workforce development programs.

February 7, 2025

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.Feb 7, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation creates a new federal funding stream for community colleges, which could expand vocational training capacity and job-readiness programs for students and local workers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Community colleges

These institutions are eligible to apply for and receive federal grants for workforce development programs under the proposed amendment.

Secretary of Labor

The Secretary is tasked with the administrative responsibility of awarding the grants to community colleges.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill requires the Secretary of Labor to establish a grant program specifically for community colleges to create or expand high-quality initiatives. The measure aims to align community college training programs with current labor market needs.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This legislation creates a new federal funding stream for community colleges, which could expand vocational training capacity and job-readiness programs for students and local workers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to receive these grants?

The bill specifies that grants are to be awarded to community colleges.

What is the purpose of these grants?

The grants are intended to support high-quality programs.

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Targeted Federal Grant Authority

The bill seeks to narrow the scope of workforce development funding by specifically targeting community colleges as the primary grant recipients.

Secretary of Labor community colleges

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on Education and Workforce“The committee to which the bill was referred.”Map →

personSecretary of Labor“The official responsible for awarding the grants.”Map →

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