Senate Bill 1626
117th Congress(2021-2022)
21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 13, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1626
Congress
117
Policy Area
Education
Education
Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act
This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish grant programs for educational or career training programs for students.
First, ED must establish a career pathways innovation grant program. Under the program, ED must award grants to address the specialized skill needs of business and industry by carrying out programs that support career pathways in high school or career exploration in the middle grades.
Second, ED must award grants for partnerships—between certain educational entities and employers—that provide educational or career training programs leading to recognized postsecondary credentials.
May 13, 2021
05/13/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
05/13/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:35 PM