118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 496Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term workforce programs.

Education
Introduced Jan 25, 2023
Last action Jan 25, 2023
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Jan 25, 2023
Education and Workforce
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill expands student eligibility for Pell Grants by establishing the Workforce Pell Grants Program. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to award Workforce Pell Grants to students enrolled in eligible short-term programs. Eligible programs are those that provide 150 to 600 clock hours of instructional time over a period of 8 to 15 weeks and meet other eligibility criteria. An accrediting agency or association recognized by ED must determine a program's eligibility based on several criteria, including that the program provides education aligned with the requirements of in-demand industry sectors and occupations and meets specified completion and job placemen...

Provisions · 6 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Jan 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.