,i #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #gicb ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,august #d1 #bjbj,mrs4 ,lee of ,nevada introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor ,a ,,bill ,to award funds for community college and industry partnerships4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,community ,college ,workforce ,training ,act4 #b4 ,community college and industry partnership grants 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an eligible institution or a consortia of such eligible institutions4 7#b7 ,eligible institution ,the term eligible institution means a public institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a77 at which the highest degree that is predominantly awarded to students is an associate degree1 including a #b-year ,tribal ,college or ,university 7as defined in section #caf of the ,higher ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c774 7#c7 ,perkins ,,cte definitions ,the terms career and technical education1 dual or concurrent enrollment1 and work-based learning have the meanings given the terms in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 7b7 ,authority ,to make grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,from the funds appropriated under subsection 7h7 and not reserved under subsection 7f71 the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,education 7acting through the ,office of ,career1 ,technical1 and ,adult ,education71 shall award1 on a competitive basis1 grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements in accordance with section #afi7;b77#e7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbd7;b77#e77 to eligible entities to assist such eligible entities in-- 7,a7 establishing and scaling career training programs1 including career and technical education programs2 7,b7 establishing industry and sector partnerships to inform such programs2 and 7,c7 providing necessary student supports4 7#b7 ,award amounts ,the total amount of funds awarded under this section to an eligible entity shall not exceed-- 7,a7 in the case of an eligible entity that is a single eligible institution1 #b1ejj1jjj2 and 7,b7 in the case of an eligible entity that is a consortia of eligible institutions1 #ae1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,award period ,a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement awarded under this section shall be for a period of not more than #d years1 except that the ,secretary may extend such a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement for an additional #b-year period1 based on the outcomes reported under subsection 7g77#a7 of the programs supported under such grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 7#d7 ,equitable distribution ,in awarding funds under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the extent practicable1 the equitable distribution of funds1 based on-- 7,a7 geography 7such as urban and rural distribution72 and 7,b7 ,states and local areas significantly impacted by the ,,covid-#ai national emergency4 7c7 ,priority ,in awarding funds under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that will use such funds to serve individuals impacted by the ,,covid-#ai national emergency1 as demonstrated by providing an assurance in the application submitted under subsection 7d7 that the eligible entity will use such funds to-- 7#a7 serve such individuals with barriers to employment1 veterans1 spouses of members of the ,armed ,forces1 ,native ,american ,indians1 ,alaska ,natives1 ,native ,hawaiians1 individuals with disabilities1 or incumbent workers who are low-skilled and who need to increase their employability skills2 7#b7 serve such individuals from each major racial and ethnic group and gender with lower than average educational attainment in the ,state or employment in the in-demand industry sector or occupation that such award will support2 or 7#c7 serve areas with high unemployment rates or high levels of poverty1 including rural areas4 7d7 ,application ,an eligible entity seeking an award of funds under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an application containing a grant proposal at such time and in such manner1 and containing such information1 as required by the ,secretary1 including a detailed description of the following3 7#a7 ,each entity 7and the roles and responsibilities of each entity7 with which the eligible entity will partner to carry out activities under this section1 including each of the following3 7,a7 ,an industry or sector partnership representing a high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sector or occupation4 7,b7 ,a ,state higher education agency or a ,state workforce agency4 7,c7 ,to the extent practicable-- 7i7 ,state or local workforce development systems2 7ii7 economic development and other relevant ,state or local agencies2 7iii7 one or more community-based organizations2 7iv7 one or more institutions of higher education that primarily award #d-year degrees with which the eligible institution has developed or will develop articulation agreements for programs created or expanded using funds under this section2 7v7 one or more providers of adult education2 and 7vi7 one or more labor organizations or joint labor-management partnerships4 7#b7 ,the programs that will be supported with such award1 including a description of-- 7,a7 each program that will be developed or expanded1 and how the program will be responsive to the high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the geographic region served by the eligible entity under this section1 including-- 7i7 how the eligible entity will collaborate with employers to ensure each such program will provide the skills and competencies necessary to meet future employment demand2 and 7ii7 the quantitative data and evidence that demonstrates the extent to which each such program will meet the needs of employers and workers in the geographic area served by the eligible entity under this section2 7,b7 the recognized postsecondary credentials to be awarded under each program described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 how each such program will facilitate cooperation between representatives of workers and employers in the local areas to ensure a fair and engaging workplace that balances the priorities and well-being of workers with the needs of businesses2 7,d7 the extent to which each such program aligns with a statewide or regional workforce development strategy1 including such strategies established under section #ajb7;b77#a7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caab7;b77#a772 and 7,e7 how the eligible entity will ensure the quality of each such program1 the career pathways within each such program1 the stackability and portability of credentials earned as part of each such program1 and the jobs in the industry sectors or occupations to which each such program is aligned4 7#c7 ,the extent to which the eligible entity can leverage additional resources1 and a demonstration of the future sustainability of each such program4 7#d7 ,how each such program and activities carried out under the grant will include evidence-based practices1 including a description of such practices4 7#e7 ,the student populations that will be served by the eligible entity1 including-- 7,a7 an analysis of any barriers to employment or barriers to postsecondary education that such populations face1 and an analysis of how the services to be provided by the eligible entity under this section will address such barriers2 and 7,b7 how the eligible entity will support such populations to establish a work history1 demonstrate success in the workplace1 and develop the skills and competencies that lead to entry into and retention in unsubsidized employment4 7#f7 ,assurances the eligible entity will participate in and comply with third-party evaluations described in subsection 7f77#b74 7e7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity shall use a grant awarded under this section to establish and scale career training programs1 including career and technical education programs1 and career pathways and supports for students participating in such programs4 7#b7 ,student support and emergency services ,not less than #ae percent of the grant awarded to an eligible entity under this section shall be used to carry out student support services1 which may include the following3 7,a7 ,supportive services1 including childcare1 transportation1 mental health services1 or substance use disorder prevention and treatment1 assistance in obtaining health insurance coverage1 housing1 and other benefits1 as appropriate4 7,b7 ,connecting students to ,state or ,federal means-tested benefits programs1 including the means-tested ,federal benefits programs described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 of section #dgi7;d77#b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgss7d77#b774 7,c7 ,the provision of direct financial assistance to help students facing financial hardships that may impact enrollment in or completion of a program assisted with such funds4 7,d7 ,navigation1 coaching1 mentorship1 and case management services1 including providing information and outreach to populations described in subsection 7c7 to take part in a program supported with such funds4 7,e7 ,providing access to necessary supplies1 materials1 technological devices1 or required equipment1 and other supports necessary to participate in such programs4 7#c7 ,additional required program activities ,the funds awarded to an eligible entity under this section that remain after carrying out paragraph 7#a7 shall be used to-- 7,a7 create1 develop1 or expand articulation agreements 7as defined in section #dhf;,a7a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajic;a7a7771 credit transfer agreements1 policies to award credit for prior learning1 corequisite remediation1 dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 career pathways1 and competency-based education2 7,b7 establish or expand industry or sector partnerships to develop or expand quality academic programs and curricula2 7,c7 establish or expand work-based learning opportunities1 including apprenticeship programs registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq471 or paid internships2 7,d7 establish or implement plans for the eligible entity to be included on the list of eligible providers of training services described in section #abb7;d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7;d772 7,e7 award academic credit or provide for academic alignment towards credit pathways for programs assisted with such funds1 including industry recognized credentials1 competency-based education1 or work-based learning2 7,f7 make available open1 searchable1 and comparable information on the recognized postsecondary credentials awarded under such programs1 including the related skills or competencies and related employment and earnings outcomes2 or 7,g7 acquire equipment necessary to support activities permitted under this section4 7f7 ,secretarial reservations ,not more than #e percent of the funds appropriated for a fiscal year may be used by the ,secretary for-- 7#a7 the administration of the program under this section1 including providing technical assistance to eligible entities2 7#b7 targeted outreach to eligible institutions serving a high number or high percentage of low-income populations and rural serving eligible institutions1 to provide guidance and assistance in the grant application process under this section2 and 7#c7 a rigorous1 third-party evaluation that uses experimental or quasi-experimental design or other research methodologies that allow for the strongest possible causal inferences to determine whether each eligible entity carrying out a program supported under this section has met the goals of such program as described in the application submitted by such eligible entity1 including through a national assessment of all such programs at the conclusion of each award period described in subsection 7b77#c74 7g7 ,reports and dissemination 7#a7 ,reports 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,each eligible entity receiving a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section shall submit to the ,secretary1 for each year of the award period of such grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement1 and for the entire award period1 #a year after the conclusion of such award period1 a report that includes-- 7i7 a description of the programs supported with such funds1 including activities carried out directly by the eligible entity and activities carried out by each partner of the eligible entity described in subsection 7d77#a72 7ii7 data on each population served with the funds and labor market outcomes of each such population2 7iii7 resources leveraged by the eligible entity to support activities under this section2 and 7iv7 the performance of each such program with respect to the indicators of performance under section #aaf7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cada7;b77#b77;,a77i774 7,b7 ,secretary ,upon receipt of a report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall submit such report to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,dissemination ,each eligible entity receiving funds under this section shall-- 7,a7 participate in activities to disseminate related research and best practices2 and 7,b7 to the extent practicable1 and as determined by the ,secretary1 make available to the public any materials created under the grant4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #b1jjj1jjj1jjj through fiscal year #bjbd4