,,ii #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #babb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,june #bb1 #bjbc,ms4 ,baldwin 7for herself and ,ms4 ,murkowski7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly referred to as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act71 to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships1 youth apprenticeships1 and pre-apprenticeships registered under such ,act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc4 #b4 ,effective date ,this ,act1 and the amendments made by this ,act1 shall take effect beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbd4 #c4 ,amendment ,the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly referred to as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq471 is amended to read as follows3 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #c4 ,programs under the national apprenticeship system4 ,sec4 #d4 ,transition provisions4 ,sec4 #e4 ,disaggregation of data4 ,sec4 #f4 ,relation to other laws4 ,,title ,i--,promoting ,programs ,under the ,national ,apprenticeship ,system ,subtitle ,a--,the ,office of ,apprenticeship1 ,state ,registration ,agency ,approval ,process1 and ,interagency ,agreement ,sec4 #aaa4 ,the ,office of ,apprenticeship4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,apprenticeships4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,state apprenticeship agencies and ,state ,offices of ,apprenticeship4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,interagency agreement with ,department of ,education4 ,subtitle ,b--,process and ,standards for the ,national ,apprenticeship ,system ,sec4 #aba4 ,occupations suitable for apprenticeship4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,quality standards of programs under the national apprenticeship system4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,apprenticeship agreements4 ,sec4 #abd4 ,registration of programs under the national apprenticeship system4 ,subtitle ,c--,evaluations and ,research ,sec4 #aca4 ,program evaluations4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,national apprenticeship system research4 ,subtitle ,d--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #ada4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,,title ,,ii--,modernizing the ,national ,apprenticeship ,system for the #bast ,century ,sec4 #bja4 ,award requirements4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,uses of funds4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,evaluations of activities4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,definitions4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,office of ,apprenticeship established under section #aaa7;a74 7#b7 ,advisory ,committee ,the term ,advisory ,committee means the ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,apprenticeships established under section #aab4 7#c7 ,apprentice ,the term apprentice means an individual who is-- 7,a7 except where a higher minimum age standard is otherwise required by law1 at least #af years of age2 7,b7 employed by an employer that sponsors or participates in an apprenticeship program2 and 7,c7 a participant of such an apprenticeship program4 7#d7 ,apprenticeship agreement ,the term apprenticeship agreement means a written agreement under section #abc between-- 7,a7 an apprentice1 a youth apprentice1 or a pre-apprentice2 and 7,b7 a sponsor4 7#e7 ,apprenticeship hub ,the term apprenticeship hub means a regional or sectoral qualified intermediary recognized by a ,state apprenticeship agency or a ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship as organizing and providing activities and services related to the development of apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs4 7#f7 ,apprenticeship program ,the term apprenticeship1 used with respect to a program1 means a program that meets the standards described in subsections 7b7 and 7e7 of section #abb and is registered under section #abd7;b74 7#g7 ,competency ,the term competency means the attainment of knowledge1 skills1 and abilities in a subject area1 as specified by an occupational skill standard and demonstrated by an appropriate written and hands-on proficiency measurement4 7#h7 ,education and training provider ,the term education and training provider means-- 7,a7 an area career and technical education school2 7,b7 an early college high school2 7,c7 an education service agency2 7,d7 a high school2 7,e7 a local educational agency or ,state educational agency2 7,f7 a ,tribal educational agency1 ,tribally controlled college or university1 or ,tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institution2 7,g7 a postsecondary educational institution2 7,h7 a minority-serving institution2 7,i7 a provider of adult education and literacy activities under the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbga et seq472 7,j7 a local agency administering plans under title ,i of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbj et seq471 other than section #aab or part ,c of that title 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gcb1 #gda72 7,k7 a related instruction provider1 including a qualified intermediary acting as a related instruction provider as approved by a registration agency2 7,l7 a ,job ,corps center 7as defined in section #adb of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caib772 or 7,m7 a consortium of entities described in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,l74 7#i7 ,english learner ,the term ,english learner means an individual who was not born in the ,united ,states or whose native language is a language other than ,english4 7#aj7 ,frontier ,state ,the term frontier ,state has the meaning given the term in section #ahhf7;d77#c77;,e77iii7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acieww7d77#c77;,e77iii774 7#aa7 ,indian ,tribe2 ,tribal organization ,the terms ,indian ,tribe and ,tribal organization have the meaning given the terms in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#ab7 ,interim credential ,the term interim credential means a credential issued by a registration agency1 upon request of the appropriate sponsor1 as certification of competency attainment by a program participant during participation in an apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program4 7#ac7 ,journeyworker ,the term journeyworker means a worker who has attained a level of skill1 abilities1 and competencies recognized within an industry as having mastered the skills and competencies required for the occupation4 7#ad7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means an institution defined in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7#ae7 ,national apprenticeship system ,the term national apprenticeship system means the apprenticeship programs1 youth apprenticeship programs1 and pre-apprenticeship programs that are approved by the ,office of ,apprenticeship and ,state apprenticeship agencies4 7#af7 ,national program standards of apprenticeship ,the term national program standards of apprenticeship means a set of apprenticeship program standards developed and adopted by a sponsor that-- 7,a7 are designed for traditional and nontraditional apprenticeship occupations2 7,b7 are national or multi-,state in the design1 suitability1 and scope of the standards2 and 7,c7 are registered on a nationwide basis by the ,office of ,apprenticeship under section #aaa7;b77#aj74 7#ag7 ,nontraditional apprenticeship occupation 7,a7 ,in general ,the term nontraditional apprenticeship occupation means an occupation in an industry sector which has an average program participant rate of fewer than #aj percent for each of the #e preceding years4 7,b7 ,program participant rate ,in this paragraph1 the term program participant rate1 when used with respect to an occupation in an industry sector1 means the percentage of the total program participants that participate in an apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program in such occupation4 7#ah7 ,nontraditional apprenticeship population ,the term nontraditional apprenticeship population means a group of individuals with a common demographic trait 7such as individuals from the same gender1 race1 or ethnicity71 the members of which-- 7,a7 comprise fewer than #be percent of the program participants in an apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program2 or 7,b7 based on the most recent satisfactory data from the ,bureau of the ,census1 comprise a percentage of individuals employed in an occupation that is lower than the percentage of the total population of the ,united ,states comprised by such members4 7#ai7 ,occupation suitable for apprenticeship ,the term occupation suitable for apprenticeship means an occupation that the ,administrator has approved as an occupation suitable for apprenticeship under section #aba4 7#bj7 ,outlying area ,the term outlying area means ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7#ba7 ,pre-apprentice ,the term pre-apprentice means a participant in a pre-apprenticeship program4 7#bb7 ,pre-apprenticeship program ,the term pre-apprenticeship1 used with respect to a program1 means a training model or program that-- 7,a7 prepares individuals for acceptance into an apprenticeship program2 7,b7 meets the standards described in subsections 7c7 and 7e7 of section #abb2 and 7,c7 is registered under section #abd7;b74 7#bc7 ,program participant ,the term program participant means an apprentice1 a pre-apprentice1 or a youth apprentice4 7#bd7 ,qualified intermediary 7,a7 ,in general ,the term qualified intermediary means an entity that demonstrates expertise in building1 connecting1 sustaining1 and measuring the performance of partnerships described in subparagraph 7,b7 and serves program participants and employers by-- 7i7 connecting employers to apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship programs2 7ii7 assisting in the design and implementation of such programs1 including curriculum development and delivery for related instruction2 7iii7 supporting entities1 sponsors1 or program administrators in meeting the registration and reporting requirements of this ,act2 7iv7 providing professional development activities such as training to mentors2 7v7 supporting the recruitment1 retention1 and completion of potential program participants1 including nontraditional apprenticeship populations and individuals with barriers to employment2 7vi7 developing and providing personalized program participant supports1 including by partnering with organizations to provide access to or referrals for supportive services and financial advising2 7vii7 providing services1 resources1 and supports for development1 delivery1 expansion1 or improvement of apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship programs2 or 7viii7 serving as a sponsor4 7,b7 ,partnerships ,the partnerships described in this subparagraph are partnerships among entities involved in1 or applying to participate in1 apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship programs1 including-- 7i7 industry or sector partnerships2 7ii7 partnerships among employers1 joint labor-management organizations1 labor organizations1 community-based organizations1 industry associations1 ,state or local workforce development boards1 education and training providers1 social service organizations1 economic development organizations1 ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations1 one-stop operators1 one-stop partners1 or veterans-service organizations in the ,state workforce development system2 or 7iii7 partnerships among entities described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 7#be7 ,recognized postsecondary credential ,the term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb71 except that such term does not include a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship4 7#bf7 ,registration agency ,the term registration agency means the ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship or ,state apprenticeship agency in a ,state that is responsible for-- 7,a7 registering-- 7i7 in accordance with section #abd1 programs under the national apprenticeship system2 and 7ii7 in accordance with subsection 7b77#c77;,b7 of such section1 program participants in the ,state or area covered by such ,office or agency2 and 7,b7 carrying out the responsibilities of supporting the youth apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or apprenticeship programs registered by such ,office or agency1 including-- 7i7 providing technical assistance to such programs and sponsors of such programs2 and 7ii7 conducting regular quality assurance assessments and reviews of such programs to ensure compliance with the minimum labor standards and the equal employment opportunity requirements of this ,act4 7#bg7 ,related instruction ,the term related instruction means an organized and systematic form of instruction that meets the requirements of section #abb7;b77#a77;,c74 7#bh7 ,related ,federal programs ,the term related ,federal programs means programs or activities under the following3 7,a7 ,the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq471 including adult education and literacy activities under such ,act4 7,b7 ,the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di et seq474 7,c7 ,the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq474 7,d7 ,the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq474 7,e7 ,the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq474 7,f7 ,title ,i of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbj et seq474 7,g7 ,title ,v of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjef et seq474 7,h7 ,the postsecondary level under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7,i7 ,chapter #b of title ,,ii of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbga et seq474 7,j7 ,chapter #da of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,k7 ,employment and training activities carried out under the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iija et seq474 7,l7 ,state unemployment compensation laws 7in accordance with applicable ,federal law74 7,m7 ,section #bca of the ,second ,chance ,act of #bjjg 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #fjeda74 7,n7 ,part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq474 7,o7 ,employment and training activities carried out by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 and the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration4 7,p7 ,section #f7;d77#d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;d77#d774 7,q7 ,educational assistance programs under chapters #cj through #cf of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#bi7 ,rural area ,the term rural area means an area in a frontier ,state4 7#cj7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#ca7 ,sponsor ,the term sponsor means any employer1 joint labor-management organization1 trade association1 committee1 professional association1 labor organization1 education and training provider1 or qualified intermediary-- 7,a7 in whose name a apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program is 7or is to be7 registered by a registration agency under section #abd2 and 7,b7 that assumes responsibility for the implementation of such program4 7#cb7 ,state ,the term ,state-- 7,a7 has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb72 and 7,b7 includes each of the outlying areas4 7#cc7 ,state apprenticeship agency ,the term ,state apprenticeship agency means a ,state agency recognized as a ,state apprenticeship agency under section #aac7;a77#a74 7#cd7 ,state apprenticeship council ,the term ,state apprenticeship council means an entity established under section #aac7;b77#c7 to assist the ,state apprenticeship agency4 7#ce7 ,state office of apprenticeship ,the term ,state office of apprenticeship means the office designated by the ,administrator to administer programs under the national apprenticeship system in such ,state and meets the requirements of section #aaa7;b77#c74 7#cf7 ,state or local workforce development board ,the terms ,state workforce development and local workforce development1 used with respect to a board1 have the meanings given the terms ,state board and local board1 respectively1 in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#cg7 ,state workforce agency ,the term ,state1 used with respect to a workforce agency1 means the ,state agency with responsibility for workforce investment activities under chapters #b and #c of subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caba et seq41 #caca et seq474 7#ch7 ,tribal educational agency ,the term ,tribal educational agency has the meaning given the term in section #facb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdeb74 7#ci7 ,universal design for learning ,the term universal design for learning has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc74 7#dj7 ,veteran ,the term veteran means an individual who has served in the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces4 7#da7 ,youth apprentice ,the term youth apprentice means a participant in a youth apprenticeship program4 7#db7 ,youth apprenticeship program ,the term youth apprenticeship1 used with respect to a program1 means a model or program that meets the standards described in subsections 7d7 and 7e7 of section #abb and is registered under under section #abd7;b74 7#dc7 ,,cte terms ,the terms area career and technical education school1 articulation agreement1 credit transfer agreement1 postsecondary educational institution1 ,tribally controlled college or university1 ,tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institution1 and work-based learning have the meanings given in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7#dd7 ,,esea terms ,the terms dual or concurrent enrollment program1 early college high school1 educational service agency1 high school1 local educational agency1 paraprofessional1 and ,state educational agency have the meanings given in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#de7 ,,wioa terms ,the terms career pathway1 dislocated worker1 in-demand industry sector or occupation1 individual with a barrier to employment1 industry or sector partnership1 labor market area1 local area1 one-stop center1 one-stop operator1 one-stop partner1 supportive services1 and workforce development system have the meanings given in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 #c4 ,programs under the national apprenticeship system ,any funds appropriated under this ,act shall only be used for1 or provided to1 programs under the national apprenticeship system1 including any funds awarded for the purposes of grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or other agreements1 or the development1 implementation1 or administration1 of programs under the national apprenticeship system4 #d4 ,transition provisions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall take such steps as are necessary to provide for the orderly transition to the authority of this ,act 7as amended by the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc7 from any authority under this ,act as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc4 7b7 ,rules and regulations ,the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 prescribe1 in accordance with chapter #e of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 rules and regulations to carry out this ,act to the extent necessary to administer and ensure compliance with the requirements of this ,act2 and 7#b7 continue to administer any regulations in effect as of the date of enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc that are not inconsistent with this ,act 7as amended by the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc74 #e4 ,disaggregation of data 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the disaggregation of data under this ,act shall not be required when the number of program participants in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or when the results would reveal personally identifiable information about a program participant or would reveal such information when combined with other released information4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply with respect to the disaggregation of data for the purposes of research and evaluation under section #acb4 #f4 ,relation to other laws ,nothing in this ,act shall invalidate1 supersede1 or limit the remedies1 rights1 and procedures under any ,federal1 ,state1 or local law1 or the law of any ,state or political subdivision of any ,state or jurisdiction establishing minimum labor standards of apprenticeship or minimum requirements for equal employment opportunity in connection with programs under the national apprenticeship system that are more protective than those established under this ,act1 including those laws governing the numeric ratio of apprentices to journeyworkers1 the minimum starting age of an apprentice1 the minimum entry wage payable to a program participant1 the minimum number of hours of on-the-job learning or related instruction required by an apprenticeship program1 and the provision of remedies1 rights1 and procedures that provides greater or equal protection for individuals based on race1 color1 religion1 national origin1 sex1 sexual orientation1 gender identity1 age1 genetic information1 or disability than are afforded by this ,act4 ,i ,promoting ,programs ,under the ,national ,apprenticeship ,system ,a ,the ,office of ,apprenticeship1 ,state ,registration ,agency ,approval ,process1 and ,interagency ,agreement #aaa4 ,the ,office of ,apprenticeship 7a7 ,establishment of the ,office of ,apprenticeship 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established1 in the ,employment and ,training ,administration of the ,department of ,labor1 an ,office of ,apprenticeship 7referred to in this section as the ,office71 which shall be directed by an ,administrator who has demonstrated knowledge of the national apprenticeship system necessary to head the ,office1 to-- 7,a7 facilitate the administration of the requirements of this ,act and of any regulations issued under this ,act2 7,b7 coordinate the effective operation of the national apprenticeship system2 and 7,c7 fulfill and advance the specific duties and objectives described in this ,act4 7#b7 ,final decision-making authority ,the ,office shall retain final decision-making authority for ,federal purposes on any matter related to the registration1 deregistration1 or operation of any program registered by a registration agency4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,administrator shall be responsible for the administration of this ,act1 including3 7#a7 ,promotion and awareness activities ,the ,administrator shall carry out promotion and awareness activities with respect to this ,act1 including the following3 7,a7 ,supporting the development or scaling of apprenticeship models nationally1 promoting the effectiveness of youth apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and apprenticeship programs1 and providing promotional materials to ,state apprenticeship agencies1 ,state workforce development systems or local workforce development systems1 ,state educational agencies or local educational agencies1 employers1 trade associations1 professional associations1 industry groups1 labor organizations1 joint labor-management organizations1 education and training providers1 ,federal agencies1 ,federal and ,state correctional facilities1 veterans-service organizations1 and prospective apprentices in such programs4 7,b7 ,promoting greater diversity in the national apprenticeship system including by-- 7i7 7,i7 promoting outreach to nontraditional apprenticeship populations1 including by engaging schools that participate in a schoolwide program under section #aaad of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcad7 and minority-serving institutions2 7,,ii7 disseminating best practices to recruit nontraditional apprenticeship populations1 such as women1 minorities1 long-term unemployed individuals1 individuals with a disability1 individuals recovering from substance abuse disorders1 veterans1 military spouses1 individuals experiencing homelessness1 formerly incarcerated individuals1 and foster and former foster youth2 and 7,,iii7 engaging small1 medium-size1 women-owned1 and minority-owned businesses1 and employers in high-skill1 high-wage1 and in-demand industry sectors and occupations that are nontraditional apprenticeship occupations2 and 7ii7 supporting the participation and retention in the national apprenticeship system of apprentices and employers from the populations and businesses and industry sectors and occupations1 respectively1 described in clause 7i74 7#b7 ,technical assistance activities ,the ,administrator shall carry out technical assistance activities with respect to this ,act1 including the following3 7,a7 ,providing technical assistance to-- 7i7 assist ,state apprenticeship agencies and sponsors in complying with the requirements of this ,act1 including with respect to developing the ,state plan in section #aac7;c71 the process and standards described in subtitle ,b1 and the evaluation and research requirements described in subtitle ,c2 7ii7 receive and resolve comments or complaints from youth apprentices1 pre-apprentices1 or apprentices1 sponsors1 employers1 ,state apprenticeship agencies1 ,state local workforce agencies or local workforce agencies1 ,state educational agencies or local educational agencies1 qualified intermediaries1 labor organizations1 joint labor-management organizations1 or other stakeholders2 7iii7 assist 7including by providing assistance for remote or virtual learning or training1 as necessary7-- 7,i7 sponsors1 employers1 qualified intermediaries1 and education and training or related instruction providers2 or 7,,ii7 other entities interested in becoming sponsors or seeking support for developing apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship programs or for effectively carrying out such programs2 7iv7 assist eligible entities applying for or carrying out grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under title ,,ii1 including through facilitating the sharing of best practices2 7v7 share1 through a national apprenticeship system clearinghouse1 high-quality materials for apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship programs 7such as related instruction or training materials in1 as determined by the ,administrator1 user-friendly formats and languages that are easily accessible72 and 7vi7 assist ,state apprenticeship agencies in establishing or expanding apprenticeship hubs in accordance with section #aac7;c77#f74 7,b7 ,cooperating with other ,federal agencies for the promotion and establishment of apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship programs1 including the-- 7i7 ,secretary of ,education in-- 7,i7 providing technical assistance for the development and implementation of related instruction under the national apprenticeship system that is aligned with ,state education systems and education and training providers2 and 7,,ii7 supporting the eligibility of academic credit and credentials earned as part of such programs1 including through articulation agreements and career pathways2 7ii7 ,state workforce development systems to promote awareness of opportunities under the national apprenticeship system2 7iii7 ,attorney ,general and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,prisons in providing technical assistance for the development and implementation of related instruction under the national apprenticeship system that is aligned with a mentoring program administered by the ,attorney ,general to-- 7,i7 support the establishment or expansion of pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeship programs to all ,federal correctional institutions2 7,,ii7 share through the national apprenticeship system clearinghouse research and best practices for apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship programs in correctional settings and for individuals impacted by the criminal and juvenile justice system2 7,,iii7 provide technical assistance for ,state prison systems and employers seeking to operate or improve corrections-based pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship programs2 and 7,,iv7 support the successful transition of individuals in correctional institutions to pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship programs upon exiting from correctional settings2 and 7iv7 ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to coordinate with ,state programs funded by the program of block grants to ,states for temporary assistance for needy families established under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 to promote awareness of opportunities under the national apprenticeship system for participants in such ,state programs4 7#c7 ,state offices of apprenticeship 7,a7 ,establishment of offices 7i7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish and operate a ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship in each ,state described in clause 7ii7 to1 as described in subparagraph 7,b71 serve as the registration agency for such ,state4 7ii7 ,applicable ,states ,a ,state described in this clause is a ,state-- 7,i7 in which1 as of the day before the date of enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc1 there is no ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship2 and 7,,ii7 that has not applied for recognition as a ,state apprenticeship agency under section #aac7;a77#b71 or for which such recognition was not provided or has been withdrawn by the ,administrator under subsection 7e77#a7 of such section4 7,b7 ,program registration ,each ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship shall have authority to register a pre-apprenticeship1 youth apprenticeship1 or apprenticeship program in the ,state of such ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship1 including by-- 7i7 determining whether such program is in compliance with the standards for such program under section #abb2 7ii7 in accordance with section #abd1 registering such a program that is in compliance with such standards and providing a certificate of registration for such program2 7iii7 providing technical assistance to sponsors or potential sponsors2 and 7iv7 in the case of such a program that fails to meet the requirements of this ,act1 providing for the deregistration of the program in accordance with section #aca7;d74 7,c7 ,state plan requirement ,each ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship shall be administered by a ,state ,director who shall prepare and submit a ,state plan that meets the requirements of section #aac7;c71 except that a reference to a ,state apprenticeship agency or a ,state agency in such section or section #aac7;d7 7other than in paragraph 7#e7 of such section7 shall be considered to be a reference to the ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship4 7,d7 ,vacancies ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 in the case of a ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship with a vacant position1 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 make information on such vacancy available on a publicly accessible website2 and 7ii7 if such vacancy is not filled #ij days after such position became vacant1 report to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives on the status and length of such vacancy4 7,e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit any ,state described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 from establishing an agency or entity to promote apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship programs in such ,state1 in coordination with the ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship operating in the ,state1 so long as such agency or entity does not act as the registration agency in such ,state4 7#d7 ,quality standards1 apprenticeship agreement1 and registration review ,not later than #a year after the effective date of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc1 and at least every #c years thereafter1 the ,administrator1 shall review1 and as appropriate1 update the process for meeting the requirements of subtitle ,b1 including applicable subregulatory guidance and registration processes-- 7,a7 to ensure that such process is easily accessible and efficient to bring together entities described in section #b7ca7 as sponsors or potential sponsors of apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship programs2 7,b7 to support the formulation and furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of program participants2 and 7,c7 to extend the application of such standards in apprenticeship agreements4 7#e7 ,occupations suitable for apprenticeship 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,new occupations ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,i7 review each application submitted under section #aba7;a7 seeking approval for an occupation to be an occupation suitable for apprenticeship2 and 7,,ii7 except as provided in clause 7ii71 make a determination1 not later than #de days after receipt of such application1 in accordance with such section on whether to provide such approval4 7ii7 ,estimated timeline ,if the ,administrator does not make a determination under clause 7i77,,ii7 within #de days of receipt of the application under section #aba7;a71 the ,administrator shall provide the applicant with-- 7,i7 a written explanation for the delay2 and 7,,ii7 an estimated timeline for a determination that is not more than #ij days after the date of such written explanation4 7iii7 ,review ,the ,administrator-- 7,i7 shall regularly review each occupation suitable for apprenticeship to ensure that the occupation is in compliance with the national occupational standards established or updated under subparagraph 7,b77i72 and 7,,ii7 may1 if the ,administrator determines through such review that the occupation is no longer in compliance1 withdraw the approval of the occupation4 7,b7 ,national occupational standards 7i7 ,in general ,using funds appropriated under section #ada7;a71 the ,administrator shall1 on an ongoing basis and taking into consideration recommendations of the ,advisory ,committee under section #aab7;d77#d71 convene relevant representatives described in clause 7ii7 to establish or update frameworks for national occupational standards for occupations suitable for apprenticeship 7including potential occupations7 that-- 7,i7 meet the requirements of this ,act2 and 7,,ii7 describe-- 7aa7 program scope and length1 required related instruction1 required on-the-job training1 recognized postsecondary credentials awarded through such apprenticeship1 and competencies achieved through such apprenticeship2 and 7bb7 relevant timelines for review of such frameworks4 7ii7 ,industry sector leaders and experts 7,i7 ,in general ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 the industry sector leaders and experts described in this clause are representatives of employers1 industry associations1 joint labor-management organizations1 labor organizations1 education and training providers1 credential providers1 program participants1 national qualified intermediaries 7including those supporting increased participation of nontraditional apprenticeship populations and nontraditional apprenticeship occupations7 and other stakeholders relevant1 as determined by the ,administrator1 to the sector or occupation for which the frameworks under clause 7i7 are being established or updated4 7,,ii7 ,work related to ,sector #bc of the ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system ,in the case of an occupation or sector classified in sector #bc of the most recent publication of the ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system1 not fewer than half of the industry sector leaders and experts involved in establishing or updating the applicable frameworks under clause 7i7 with respect to such occupation or sector shall be representatives of-- 7aa7 labor organizations who represent employees primarily in the building trades and construction industry2 or 7bb7 joint labor-management organizations who have responsibility for the administration of an apprenticeship program in the building trades and construction industry4 7iii7 ,priority national occupations suitable for apprenticeship ,in establishing frameworks under clause 7i7 for the first time after the effective date of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc1 the ,administrator shall prioritize the establishment of such standards in high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors and occupations4 7,c7 ,regulations ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall1 through notice and comment rulemaking under section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 issue regulations for purposes of carrying out subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c74 7,d7 ,nontraditional apprenticeship populations ,the ,administrator shall regularly evaluate the participation rate of the nontraditional apprenticeship populations1 such as women1 minorities1 long-term unemployed1 individuals with a disability1 individuals with substance abuse issues1 veterans1 military spouses1 individuals experiencing homelessness1 formerly incarcerated individuals1 and foster and former foster youth1 for each occupation suitable for apprenticeship4 7#f7 ,program ,oversight and ,evaluation ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 monitor ,state apprenticeship agencies1 ,state ,offices of ,apprenticeship1 recipients and subrecipients of assistance1 and sponsors of apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship programs to ensure compliance with the requirements of this ,act2 7,b7 conduct research and evaluation in accordance with subtitle ,c2 and 7,c7 require regular reports by ,state apprenticeship agencies on the performance of ,state agencies1 including on efforts ,state agencies make to increase employer awareness of apprenticeship programs for employers who have not participated4 7#g7 ,promoting diversity in the national apprenticeship system ,the ,administrator shall promote diversity1 and ensure equal opportunity to participate1 in programs for apprentices1 youth apprentices1 and pre-apprentices1 including by-- 7,a7 taking steps necessary to promote diversity in occupations suitable for apprenticeship under the national apprenticeship system1 especially in high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors and occupations in areas with high percentages of low-income individuals2 and 7,b7 supporting the recruitment1 employment1 and retention of nontraditional apprenticeship populations 7including1 as applicable1 women1 people of color1 individuals with disabilities1 low-income participants in related ,federal programs1 individuals impacted by the criminal and juvenile justice system1 and individuals with barriers to employment7 in apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs in high-skill1 high-wage1 and in-demand industry sectors and occupations4 7#h7 ,national advisory committee ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 regularly consult with the ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,apprenticeships established under section #aab7;a72 and 7,b7 transmit required recommendations and other reports of the ,advisory ,committee to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#i7 ,coordination ,the ,administrator shall coordinate and align apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs with related ,federal programs to better promote participation in the national apprenticeship program4 7#aj7 ,national program standards of apprenticeship ,the ,administrator shall1 on a nationwide basis1 register as national program standards of apprenticeship any standards for an apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program submitted by the sponsor of such program that meet the minimum requirements for national program standards established by the ,administrator4 7c7 ,information collection and dissemination ,the ,administrator shall provide for data collection and dissemination of information regarding apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs1 including-- 7#a7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc1 establishing and supporting a single information technology infrastructure to support data collection and reporting from ,state apprenticeship agencies1 ,state ,offices of ,apprenticeship1 eligible entities carrying out grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under title ,,ii1 sponsors1 and administrators by providing for a data infrastructure that-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 developed and maintained by the ,administrator with input from national data and privacy experts2 and 7ii7 informed by best practices on public provision of credential information2 and 7,b7 aligns1 to the extent practicable1 with the technology infrastructure for related ,federal programs1 such as the technology infrastructure used under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq472 7,c7 best meets the needs of the national apprenticeship system stakeholders that are reporting data to the ,administrator or ,state apprenticeship agencies1 including through the provision of1 as necessary1 technical assistance and financial assistance to ensure reporting systems are equipped to report into such single information technology infrastructure2 and 7,d7 is aligned with data from the performance reviews under section #aca7;b77#a77;,a72 7#b7 providing for data sharing on the most recent data available to the ,administrator 7consistent with national standards and practices7 that includes making nonpersonally identifiable apprenticeship data available on a publicly accessible website that is consumer tested and is searchable and comparable 7through the use of common1 linked1 open-data description language1 such as the credential transparency description language or a substantially similar resource7 and that allows interested parties to become aware of apprenticeship opportunities and of program outcomes that best meets the needs of youth apprentices1 pre-apprentices1 and apprentices1 employers1 education and training providers1 sponsors1 and relevant stakeholders1 including-- 7,a7 information on program offerings under the national apprenticeship system based on geographical location and occupations suitable for apprenticeship2 7,b7 information on education and training providers providing opportunities under such system1 including whether programs under such system offer dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 articulation agreements1 and recognized postsecondary credentials as part of the program offerings2 and 7,c7 information about the educational and occupational credentials and related competencies of programs under such system4 #aab4 ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,apprenticeships 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,department of ,labor a ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,apprenticeships4 7#b7 ,composition 7,a7 ,appointments ,the ,advisory ,committee shall consist of-- 7i7 #bg voting members described in subparagraph 7,b7 who are appointed by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 ex officio nonvoting members described in subparagraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,list of individuals ,the voting members described in this subparagraph are-- 7i7 #i representatives of employers or industry associations who participate in an apprenticeship program1 including-- 7,i7 not less than #a representative who represents employers representing nontraditional apprenticeship occupations and1 as applicable1 other high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors or occupations2 and 7,,ii7 not less than #a representative who represents a women1 minority1 or veteran-owned business2 7ii7 #i representatives of labor organizations or joint labor-management organizations who have responsibility for the administration of an apprenticeship program 7including those sponsored by a joint labor-management organization and from nontraditional apprenticeship occupations71 including not less than #a representative who represents employees primarily in the building trades and construction industry2 and 7iii7 #a representative of-- 7,i7 a ,state apprenticeship agency2 7,,ii7 a ,state or local workforce development board with significant expertise in supporting an apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program2 7,,iii7 a community organization with significant expertise supporting such a program2 7,,iv7 an area career and technical education school or local educational agency2 7,v7 a ,state apprenticeship council2 7,,vi7 a ,state or local postsecondary education and training provider that administers1 or has an articulation agreement with an entity administering1 an apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program2 7,,vii7 a provider of an industry-recognized credential2 7,,viii7 a national qualified intermediary1 including a national qualified intermediary that supports increased participation of nontraditional apprenticeship populations and nontraditional apprenticeship occupations2 and 7,,ix7 a program participant4 7,c7 ,ex officio nonvoting members ,the ex officio nonvoting members described in this subparagraph are representatives of-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,labor2 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,commerce2 7iii7 the ,secretary of ,education2 7iv7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7v7 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 7vi7 the ,secretary of ,transportation2 7vii7 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs2 7viii7 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services2 7ix7 the ,attorney ,general2 7x7 the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7xi7 the ,chair of the ,federal ,communications ,commission4 7,d7 ,recommendations ,the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 the majority leader of the ,senate1 and the minority leader of the ,senate may each recommend to the ,secretary an individual described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,b7 for appointment under subparagraph 7,a77i74 7#c7 ,qualifications ,each individual selected under paragraph 7#b77;,a77i7 shall be selected by the ,secretary on the basis of the experience and competence of such individual with respect to apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs4 7#d7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 each member of the ,advisory ,committee selected under paragraph 7#b77;,a77i7 shall be appointed for a term of #c years4 7,b7 ,terms of initial appointees 7i7 ,in general ,the appointments of the initial members of the ,advisory ,committee selected under paragraph 7#b77;,a77i7 shall be made not later than #f months after the effective date of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc4 7ii7 ,staggering of terms ,as designated by the ,secretary at the time of the appointment1 of such members-- 7,i7 #i members shall serve a #a-year term2 7,,ii7 #i members shall serve a #b-year term2 and 7,,iii7 #i members shall serve a #c-year term4 7,c7 ,vacancies 7i7 ,in general ,a vacancy on the ,advisory ,committee of a member selected under paragraph 7#b77;,a77i7 shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made and shall be subject to any conditions that applied with respect to the original appointment1 except that such appointment shall be made not later than #ij days after the date of the vacancy4 7ii7 ,filling unexpired term ,an individual chosen to fill such a vacancy shall be appointed for the unexpired term of the member replaced4 7iii7 ,expiration of terms ,the term of any member selected under paragraph 7#b77;,a77i7 shall not expire before the date on which the member's successor takes office4 7iv7 ,appointment for full term ,such a member who fulfilled a partial term as the result of a vacancy may1 at the end of that term1 be appointed to a full term4 7v7 ,multiple terms ,a member of the ,advisory ,committee selected under paragraph 7#b77;,a77i7 may serve not more than #b full terms on the ,advisory ,committee4 7,d7 ,subcommittees 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish subcommittees under the ,advisory ,committee1 which shall be composed in equal number of representatives from individuals listed in subclauses 7,i71 7,,ii71 and 7,,iii7 of subparagraph 7,b77ii71 to carry out specific functions related to the purposes of the ,advisory ,committee and provide recommendations to the ,advisory ,committee for the review and consideration of the ,advisory ,committee4 7ii7 ,meetings ,any subcommittee established under clause 7i7 may meet1 as appropriate1 when the ,advisory ,committee is not meeting in accordance with subsection 7c74 7b7 ,chairperson ,the ,secretary shall designate one voting member described in subsection 7a77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,advisory ,committee to serve as ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,committee4 7c7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall meet at the call of the ,secretary and shall hold not fewer than #d meetings during each calendar year4 ,the ,secretary shall consult with the ,chairperson in developing the agenda for the meeting4 7#b7 ,open access ,all meetings of the ,advisory ,committee shall be open to the public4 ,a transcript shall be kept of each meeting and made available for public inspection not later than #cj days after the meeting4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,committee shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 advise1 consult with1 and make recommendations to the ,secretary on matters relating to the administration of this ,act1 including recommendations on regulations and policies related to the administration of this ,act2 7#b7 annually make recommendations to the ,secretary1 to be transmitted in accordance with section #aaa7;b77#h77;,b71 on improving the registration process under subtitle ,b to make the process easily accessible and efficient for use by sponsors while maintaining the requirements under subtitle ,b2 7#c7 make recommendations to the ,secretary1 to be transmitted in accordance with section #aaa7;b77#i77;,b7 on expanding participation of nontraditional apprenticeship populations in apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs2 and 7#d7 review occupations suitable for apprenticeship and1 based on reviews of labor market trends and changes1 make recommendations to the ,secretary on whether to-- 7,a7 update the list of occupations suitable for apprenticeship under section #aaa7;b77#e72 or 7,b7 convene sector leaders and experts under subparagraph 7,b7 of such section for establishing specific frameworks of national occupational standards4 7e7 ,personnel 7#a7 ,compensation of members 7,a7 ,in general ,a member of the ,advisory ,committee who is not an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each day 7including travel time7 during which the member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the ,advisory ,committee4 7,b7 ,officers or employees of the united states ,members of the ,advisory ,committee who are officers or employees of the ,united ,states may not receive additional pay1 allowances1 or benefits by reason of their service on the ,advisory ,committee4 7#b7 ,staff ,the ,secretary shall supply the ,advisory ,committee with an executive director and provide such secretarial1 clerical1 and other services as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to enable the ,advisory ,committee to carry out the duties described in subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,data requests ,the ,advisory ,committee1 through its ,chairperson1 may request data from the ,secretary as determined necessary by the ,advisory ,committee to carry out the functions of the ,advisory ,committee4 7f7 ,permanent committee ,chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7other than section #ajac of such chapter7 shall apply to the ,advisory ,committee4 #aac4 ,state apprenticeship agencies and ,state ,offices of ,apprenticeship 7a7 ,recognition of ,state ,apprenticeship ,agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall recognize a ,state agency of a ,state that submits an application under paragraph 7#b7 as the ,state apprenticeship agency of the ,state and cooperate with such ,state apprenticeship agency regarding the formulation and promotion of standards of apprenticeship under subtitle ,b in the ,state4 7#b7 ,application ,a ,state desiring to have a ,state agency recognized as a ,state apprenticeship agency under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may require1 including-- 7,a7 the initial ,state plan described in subsection 7c77#b77;,a77i72 7,b7 a description of how the ,state apprenticeship agency will meet the ,state plan requirements of subsection 7c72 and 7,c7 a description of the linkages and coordination of the proposed standards1 criteria1 and requirements in such ,state plan with the ,state's economic development strategies and workforce development system and the ,state's secondary1 postsecondary1 and adult education systems4 7#c7 ,review and recognition 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which a ,state submits an application under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall notify the ,state regarding whether the agency of the ,state is recognized as a ,state apprenticeship agency under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,duration of recognition 7i7 ,duration ,the recognition of a ,state apprenticeship agency shall be for a #d-year period beginning on the date the ,state apprenticeship agency is notified under subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,renewal 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall notify a ,state apprenticeship agency not fewer than #ahj days before the last day of the #d-year period regarding whether the ,state apprenticeship agency is in compliance with this section4 7,,ii7 ,compliance ,in the case of a ,state apprenticeship agency that is in compliance with this section1 the recognition of the ,state apprenticeship agency under paragraph 7#a7 shall be renewed for an additional #d-year period and the notification under subclause 7,i7 shall include notification of such renewal4 7,,iii7 ,noncompliance ,in the case of a ,state apprenticeship agency that is not in compliance with this section1 the notification shall-- 7aa7 specify the areas of noncompliance2 7bb7 require corrective action2 and 7cc7 offer technical assistance4 7iii7 ,renewal after correction ,if the ,administrator determines that a ,state apprenticeship agency has corrected the identified areas of noncompliance under this subparagraph not later than #ahj days after the date of the notification of noncompliance under clause 7ii77,i71 the recognition of the ,state apprenticeship agency under paragraph 7#a7 shall be renewed for an additional #d-year period4 7,c7 ,transition period for ,state agencies 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the effective date of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc1 a ,state agency that1 as of the day before the date of enactment of such ,act1 was recognized by the ,secretary for purposes of registering apprenticeship programs in accordance with this ,act shall submit an application under paragraph 7#b74 7ii7 ,transition period ,a ,state agency described in clause 7i7 shall be recognized as a ,state apprenticeship agency under paragraph 7#a7 for a #d-year period beginning on the date on which the ,secretary approves the application submitted by the ,state agency under paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,authority of a ,state ,apprenticeship ,agency 7#a7 ,in general ,for the period during which a ,state apprenticeship agency is recognized under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,state apprenticeship agency shall carry out the requirements of a registration agency under this ,act4 7#b7 ,program registration ,the ,state apprenticeship agency of a ,state shall have authority to register a pre-apprenticeship1 youth apprenticeship1 or apprenticeship program in such ,state1 including by-- 7,a7 determining whether such program is in compliance with the standards for such program under section #abb2 7,b7 in accordance with section #abd1 registering such a program that is in compliance with such standards and providing a certificate of registration for such program2 7,c7 providing technical assistance to sponsors or potential sponsors2 and 7,d7 in the case of such a program that fails to meet the requirements of this ,act1 providing for the deregistration of the program in accordance with section #aca7;d74 7#c7 ,state apprenticeship council 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state apprenticeship agency shall establish and maintain a ,state apprenticeship council1 which shall operate under the direction and control of the ,state apprenticeship agency1 and whose functions shall include providing the ,state apprenticeship agency with advice1 recommendations1 and reports concerning apprenticeship policies1 regulations1 and trends4 7,b7 ,composition ,a ,state apprenticeship council established under subparagraph 7,a7 may be regulatory or advisory in nature and shall-- 7i7 be composed of individuals familiar with occupations suitable for apprenticeship2 and 7ii7 be fairly balanced1 with an equal number of-- 7,i7 representatives of employer organizations1 including such employer organizations with respect to nontraditional apprenticeship occupations2 7,,ii7 representatives of labor organizations or joint labor-management organizations1 including such organizations with respect to nontraditional apprenticeship occupations2 and 7,,iii7 public members2 and 7iii7 to the extent practicable1 have not less than #a member who is a member of the ,state workforce board of the ,state of the ,state apprenticeship council4 7,c7 ,special rule ,a ,state apprenticeship council may make recommendations on a sponsor's application for program registration under section #abd1 but may not make final determinations on approval or disapproval of such application4 7c7 ,state plan 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of an application under subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 by a ,state agency to be recognized under subsection 7a77#a7 as a ,state apprenticeship agency1 the ,state agency shall submit to the ,secretary a ,state plan that meets the requirements of this subsection4 7#b7 ,approval of ,state plan 7,a7 ,submission 7i7 ,initial plan ,the initial ,state plan of a ,state apprenticeship agency submitted under subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 shall-- 7,i7 contain-- 7aa7 a description of any ,state laws 7including regulations71 policies1 or operational procedures relating to the process of registering programs under the national apprenticeship system that is inconsistent with1 or imposes requirements in addition to1 the requirements of this ,act2 7bb7 an assurance that the ,state apprenticeship agency will notify the ,administrator if there are any changes to the ,state laws 7including regulations71 policies1 or procedures described in item 7aa7 that occur after the date of submission of such plan2 7cc7 an assurance that the ,state apprenticeship agency will make available1 on a publicly available website1 a description of any ,state laws 7including regulations71 policies1 and operational procedures relating to the process of registering programs under the national apprenticeship system that are inconsistent with1 or impose requirements in addition to1 the requirements of this ,act2 7dd7 the requirements described in paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#ab72 7ee7 the plan to promote diversity in the national apprenticeship system described in paragraph 7#ac72 and 7ff7 an assurance that the ,state apprenticeship agency will submit subsequent plans in accordance with clause 7ii72 and 7,,ii7 be submitted to the ,administrator with the application under subsection 7a77#b77;,a74 7ii7 ,subsequent plans ,a ,state apprenticeship agency shall submit an updated ,state plan to the ,administrator not later than #abj days prior to the end of the #d-year period covered by the preceding ,state plan4 7,b7 ,approval ,not later than #ij days after the date of submission of a ,state plan under subparagraph 7,a7 or of a modified ,state plan under subparagraph 7,c71 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 approve such plan2 or 7ii7 if the ,administrator determines such plan is inconsistent with the requirements of this ,act1 provide to the ,state agency-- 7,i7 a written explanation for the determination2 and 7,,ii7 an opportunity to1 not later than #cj days after receipt of such determination1 appeal of such determination to an administrative law judge4 7,c7 ,modifications 7i7 ,modifications ,at the end of the first #b-year period of any #d-year period covered by a ,state plan1 the ,state apprenticeship agency may submit modifications of the ,state plan to the ,administrator to reflect changes in labor market and economic conditions or other factors affecting the implementation of the ,state plan4 7ii7 ,approval ,a modified ,state plan submitted for review under clause 7i7 shall be subject to the approval requirements described in subparagraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,technical assistance ,each ,state ,plan submitted in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 shall describe how the ,state apprenticeship agency will provide technical assistance for-- 7,a7 potential sponsors1 employers1 labor organizations1 joint labor-management organizations1 qualified intermediaries1 apprentices1 education and training providers1 credentialing bodies1 eligible entities1 industry associations1 or any potential program participant in the national apprenticeship system in the ,state for purposes of recruitment1 retention1 program development1 expansion1 or implementation1 including by1 as necessary1 supporting remote or virtual learning or training2 7,b7 sponsors of programs registered in the ,state1 including sponsors that are not meeting performance goals under subtitle ,c1 for purposes of assisting sponsors in meeting or exceeding such goals2 and 7,c7 sponsors of programs registered in that ,state for purposes of assisting such sponsors in achieving1 in accordance with paragraph 7#ac71 ,state goals with respect to diversity and equal opportunity in apprenticeships4 7#d7 ,reciprocity ,each ,state plan submitted in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 shall describe the process for the ,state apprenticeship agency to register in the ,state any apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program that is seeking to be registered in such ,state and that is registered in another ,state or meets the national program standards of apprenticeship1 including a description of the process for-- 7,a7 the sponsor of such program to request that the ,state apprenticeship agency register such program in the ,state of the ,state apprenticeship agency2 and 7,b7 the ,state apprenticeship agency to register such program not later than #ij days after receiving the request for such registration under subparagraph 7,a7 if1 after consultation with the ,state ,apprenticeship ,council1 the agency determines that such program will1 as of the date on which the agency registers such program-- 7i7 provide not less than the wages1 overtime pay1 fringe benefits1 and hours of on-the-job learning and related classroom-based instruction that are required for apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship programs registered in the ,state2 and 7ii7 in the case of such a program that is determined by the ,secretary to be in a high-hazard occupation1 meet the numeric ratio requirement of apprentices to supervisors 7such as journeyworkers1 mentors1 or on-the-job learning instructors1 as applicable7 that is at least as protective with regard to health1 safety1 and supervision as such numeric ratio requirement for apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship programs registered in the ,state4 7#e7 ,complaints 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,state plan submitted in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 shall include a description of the system for the ,state apprenticeship agency to1 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 receive and resolve complaints submitted by a program participant1 an authorized representative of a program participant1 a sponsor1 an employer1 or a nonprofit compliance organizations1 such as complaints concerning equal employment opportunity or discrimination1 violations of the apprenticeship agreement1 or violations of requirements of this ,act4 7,b7 ,collective bargaining agreements ,any controversy arising under an apprenticeship agreement which is covered by a collective bargaining agreement shall not be subject to the system described in subparagraph 7,a71 except that complaints concerning discrimination or any matters described in subparagraph 7#ac77;,b7 shall be subject to such system4 7#f7 ,state apprenticeship hubs ,each ,state plan submitted in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 shall describe how the ,state will support1 in a manner that takes into consideration geographic diversity1 the creation and implementation of apprenticeship hubs throughout the ,state that work with industry and sector partnerships to expand apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs1 and occupations suitable for apprenticeship1 in the ,state4 7#g7 ,state apprenticeship performance outcomes ,each ,state plan submitted in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 shall-- 7,a7 describe how the ,state apprenticeship agency1 in coordination with the ,administrator1 will establish annual ,state performance goals for the programs registered by the ,state apprenticeship agency for the indicators described-- 7i7 in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of section #aca7;b77#a77;,a77i72 and 7ii7 in subclauses 7,,ii7 through 7,,vi7 of section #aca7;b77#a77;,b77i72 7,b7 describe how the ,state apprenticeship agency will collect performance data with respect to such performance goals from programs registered by the agency2 and 7,c7 annually report to the ,administrator on the outcomes of each such program for such performance goals4 7#h7 ,uses of funds ,each ,state plan submitted in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 shall include a description of the planned uses 7in accordance with subsection 7d77 of the allotment received by the ,state apprenticeship agency under subsection 7f74 7#i7 ,alignment of workforce activities ,each ,state plan submitted in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 shall include a summary of ,state-supported workforce development activities 7including education and training7 in the ,state1 including-- 7,a7 a summary of the apprenticeship programs on the list of eligible providers of training services under section #abb7;d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7;d772 7,b7 the degree to which the apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs in the ,state are aligned with and address the skill needs of the employers in the ,state identified by the ,state workforce development board2 and 7,c7 except in the case of a ,state plan submitted by a ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship1 a description of how apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship programs will receive expedited consideration to be included on the list of eligible providers of training services under section #abb7;d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7;d774 7#aj7 ,state strategic vision ,each ,state plan submitted in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 shall include a summary of-- 7,a7 the strategic vision and goals of the ,state with respect to preparing an educated and skilled workforce and to meeting the skilled workforce needs of employers1 including in existing and emerging in-demand industry sectors and occupations1 as identified by the ,state apprenticeship agency2 and 7,b7 how the programs registered by the ,state apprenticeship agency in the ,state will help to meet such vision and goals4 7#aa7 ,strategy for any joint planning1 alignment1 coordination1 and leveraging of funds ,each ,state plan submitted in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 shall provide a description of the strategy of the ,state apprenticeship agency for1 as applicable1 joint planning1 alignment1 coordination1 and leveraging of funds-- 7,a7 with the workforce development system of the ,state to achieve the strategic vision and goals described in paragraph 7#aj77;,a71 including for the core programs 7as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb77 and the elements related to system alignment under section #ajb7;b77#b77;,b7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caab7;b77#b77;,b772 7,b7 for apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs in the ,state with other ,federal education programs1 including programs under-- 7i7 the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq472 7ii7 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq472 7iii7 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq472 and 7iv7 the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq472 and 7,c7 to provide information about access to available ,state assistance or assistance under related ,federal programs1 including such assistance under-- 7i7 section #f7;d77#d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;d77#d772 7ii7 section #cfgb of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 7iii7 section #bca of the ,second ,chance ,act of #bjjg 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #fjeda72 and 7iv7 programs of the ,state funded by the program of block grants to ,states for temporary assistance for needy families established under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq474 7#ab7 ,state apprenticeship council ,each ,state plan submitted in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 by a ,state apprenticeship agency shall include a description of the composition1 roles1 and responsibility of the ,state apprenticeship council of the ,state of such ,state apprenticeship agency and how the ,council will comply with the requirements of subsection 7b77#c74 7#ac7 ,promoting diversity in the national apprenticeship system ,each ,state plan submitted in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 shall include a plan for how the ,state apprenticeship agency will-- 7,a7 promote diversity in occupations suitable for apprenticeship offered throughout the ,state1 including a description of how such agency will promote the addition of such occupations in high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors and occupations1 and in nontraditional apprenticeship occupations2 and 7,b7 promote diversity and equal opportunity in apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs by uniformly adopting and implementing the requirements of section #aaa7;b77#g77;,b74 7d7 ,state apprenticeship agency funding ,a ,state apprenticeship agency shall use any funds received under clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subsection 7f77#a77;,a7 according to the following requirements3 7#a7 ,program administration ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d71 the ,state apprenticeship agency shall use such funds to support the administration of apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs in the ,state1 including for-- 7,a7 staff and resources2 7,b7 oversight and evaluation required under this ,act2 7,c7 technical assistance to sponsors1 program participants1 employers1 labor organizations1 joint labor-management organizations1 education and training providers1 and qualified intermediaries2 7,d7 pre-apprenticeship1 youth1 and apprenticeship program recruitment and development1 including for-- 7i7 engaging potential providers of such programs such as employers1 qualified intermediaries1 related instruction providers1 and potential program participants2 7ii7 publicizing apprenticeship opportunities and benefits2 and 7iii7 engaging ,state workforce and education systems for collaboration and alignment across systems2 7,e7 supporting the enrollment and apprenticeship certification requirements to allow veterans and other individuals eligible for the educational assistance programs under chapters #cj through #cf of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any related educational assistance programs under laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 to use such assistance for the apprenticeship program1 including for meeting the requirement of designating a certifying official2 and 7,f7 supporting the retention and completion of program participants in such programs1 such as by assisting with the costs-- 7i7 related to enrolling in such programs2 or 7ii7 of assessments related to obtaining a recognized postsecondary credential4 7#b7 ,educational alignment ,a ,state apprenticeship agency shall use not less than #aj percent of funds received under clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subsection 7f77#a77;,a7 to engage with the ,state education system to provide technical assistance and best practices regarding-- 7,a7 alignment of youth apprenticeship programs with the secondary education programs in the ,state1 including support for career exploration1 career pathways1 education and career planning1 and engagement with youth apprenticeship programs for teachers1 career guidance and academic counselors1 school leaders1 administrators1 and specialized instructional support personnel and paraprofessionals2 7,b7 alignment of related instruction provided under the national apprenticeship system in the ,state with academic credit granting postsecondary programs 7including developing career pathways1 articulation agreements1 and prior learning assessments72 and 7,c7 the joint planning1 alignment1 coordination1 and leveraging of funds described in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of subsection 7c77#aa74 7#c7 ,workforce alignment ,a ,state apprenticeship agency shall use not less than #aj percent of funds received under clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subsection 7f77#a77;,a7 to engage with the ,state workforce development system to provide technical assistance and best practices regarding-- 7,a7 alignment1 in accordance with paragraphs 7#i71 7#aj71 and subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c7 of subsection 7c77#aa71 with the workforce activities of the ,state and the strategic vision and goals of the ,state with respect to preparing an educated and skilled workforce and to meeting the skilled workforce needs of employers2 7,b7 guidance for training staff of the workforce development system1 including vocational rehabilitation agencies1 within the ,state on the value of apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs as a work-based learning option for participants1 including participants of programs authorized under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq47 such as ,job ,corps under subtitle ,c of title ,i of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caia et seq47 and ,youth,build under section #aga of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbf72 7,c7 providing a list of apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs that are offered in the ,state1 including in the high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the ,state2 7,d7 alignment of funding received and reporting required under this ,act1 including relevant placement1 retention1 and earnings information1 with the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq471 and technical assistance for how individual training accounts under section #acd7;c77#c7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7 could be used to pay for the costs of enrolling and participating in apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs2 7,e7 partnerships with ,state or local workforce development boards1 ,state workforce agencies1 and one-stop centers and one-stop operators that assist program participants in accessing supportive services to support-- 7i7 the recruitment1 retention1 and completion of apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs1 including the recruitment of nontraditional populations and dislocated workers2 7ii7 transitions from youth apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships to apprenticeship programs2 and 7iii7 the placement into employment or further education upon program completion2 and 7,f7 except in the case of funds received by a ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship1 expanding the list of eligible providers of training services under section #abb7;d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7;d77 to include apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs in the ,state4 7#d7 ,leadership activities 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state apprenticeship agency may reserve not more than #ae percent of the funds received under clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subsection 7f77#a77;,a7 in support of ,state apprenticeship initiatives described in subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d74 7,b7 ,diversity ,not less than #e percent of the amount reserved under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be used by the ,state apprenticeship agency for supporting and expanding diversity in occupations suitable for apprenticeship under the national apprenticeship system in the ,state and program participant populations in the ,state4 7,c7 ,incentives for employers ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 a ,state apprenticeship agency may use funds reserved under subparagraph 7,a7 to incentivize employers to participate in apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs1 such as by providing funding for costs related to program development1 staffing for mentors and supervisors1 related instruction1 or the creation of industry or sector partnerships to support employer participation4 7,d7 ,state-specific initiatives ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 a ,state apprenticeship agency may use funds reserved under subparagraph 7,a7 for ,state-specific apprenticeship initiatives1 such as the development or expansion of youth apprenticeship programs or apprenticeship programs in high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors and occupations4 7#e7 ,state match for ,federal investment 7,a7 ,in general ,except in the case of exceptional circumstances1 as determined by the ,administrator1 or as described in subparagraph 7,b71 to receive a full allotment under subsection 7f7 a ,state apprenticeship agency shall use matching funds from non-,federal resources to carry out the activities of the agency under this ,act in an amount not less than #be percent of such allotment4 7,b7 ,transition period ,the requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 shall take effect with respect to a ,state apprenticeship agency described in clause 7i7 of subsection 7a77#c77;,c7 on the date that is #a day after the date on which the #d-year period described in clause 7ii7 of such subsection ends with respect to such a ,state apprenticeship4 7e7 ,derecognition of ,state ,apprenticeship ,agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may withdraw recognition of a ,state apprenticeship agency before the end of the #d-year recognition period of the ,state apprenticeship agency under subsection 7a77#c77;,b7 if the ,secretary determines1 after notice and an opportunity for a hearing1 that the ,state apprenticeship agency has failed for one of the reasons described in paragraph 7#b7 and has not been in compliance with the performance improvement plan under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 to remedy such failure4 7#b7 ,derecognition criteria ,the recognition of a ,state apprenticeship agency under subsection 7a7 may be withdrawn under paragraph 7#a7 in a case in which the ,state apprenticeship agency fails to-- 7,a7 adopt or properly enforce a ,state plan2 7,b7 properly carry out the role of the agency as the sole registration agency in the ,state2 7,c7 submit a report under section #aca7;b77#a77;,b7 for any program year2 7,d7 meet the ,state levels of performance as described in subsection 7c77#g77;,a7 or demonstrate improvements in performance for #c consecutive program years2 or 7,e7 otherwise fulfill or operate in compliance with the requirements of this ,act4 7#c7 ,derecognition process 7,a7 ,in general ,if a ,state apprenticeship agency fails for any of the reasons described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to such agency for corrective action to remedy such failure1 including assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan4 7,b7 ,reduction of funds ,except in the case of exceptional circumstances1 as determined by the ,administrator1 in a case in which such a ,state apprenticeship agency continues such failure after the provision of the technical assistance under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 the percentage of the funds to be allotted to the ,state apprenticeship agency under subsection 7f77#a77;,a7 for each fiscal year following the fiscal year in which such failure has been identified shall be reduced by #e percentage points from the amount allotted in such fiscal year2 and 7ii7 the ,administrator shall provide notice to the ,state apprenticeship agency that the recognition of the agency under subsection 7a7 may be withdrawn if the agency fails to remedy the failure4 7,c7 ,termination of proceedings ,if the ,administrator determines that the ,state apprenticeship agency's corrective action under subparagraph 7,a7 has addressed the agency's failure identified under paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 restore the full funding allocation of the agency under subsection 7f77#a77;,a7 for the next full fiscal year2 and 7ii7 notify the ,state apprenticeship agency that the recognition of the agency will not be withdrawn under this subsection for the reason for which the funding was most recently reduced under subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,opportunity for hearing ,in a case in which a ,state apprenticeship agency fails to remedy a failure identified under paragraph 7#b7 after receiving the notice provided under subparagraph 7,b77ii71 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 provide a written notification to the ,state apprenticeship agency describing such failure and notifying the ,state apprenticeship agency that the ,administrator has determined the ,state apprenticeship agency has failed to remedy the failure2 and 7ii7 offer the ,state apprenticeship agency an opportunity to1 not later than #cj days after the date of such notice1 appeal of such determination to an administrative law judge4 7#d7 ,requirements regarding withdrawal of recognition 7,a7 ,office of ,apprenticeship 7i7 ,in general ,if a ,state apprenticeship agency does not appeal the determination under paragraph 7#c77;,d77ii7 or is unsuccessful in such an appeal1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,i7 provide to the ,state apprenticeship agency an order withdrawing recognition of such agency under this subsection2 and 7,,ii7 establish a ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship under section #aaa7;b77#c77;,a77i74 7ii7 ,after order ,not later than #cj days after the date that an order under clause 7i77,i7 is provided to a ,state apprenticeship agency1 the ,administrator shall provide notification of the withdrawal to the sponsors in the ,state of the ,state apprenticeship agency that were registered with the ,state apprenticeship agency to enable each such sponsor to be registered with the ,administrator 7acting through the ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship established under clause 7i77,,ii774 7,b7 ,state ,apprenticeship ,agency requirements ,a ,state agency that has had recognition withdrawn under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 provide to the ,administrator program standards1 apprenticeship agreements1 completion records1 cancellation and suspension records1 performance metrics1 and any other documents relating to the apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs in the ,state2 7ii7 cooperate fully during the transition period beginning on the date of the order withdrawing such recognition under subparagraph 7,a77i77,i7 and ending on the date on which the ,administrator establishes a ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship in the ,state under section #aaa7;b77#c77;,a77i72 and 7iii7 return any unused funds received under this ,act4 7#e7 ,reinstatement of recognition ,a ,state agency that has had recognition withdrawn as a ,state apprenticeship agency under this subsection may have such recognition reinstated upon presentation of adequate evidence that the ,state apprenticeship agency has-- 7,a7 submitted an application under subsection 7a77#b72 and 7,b7 demonstrated the ability to operate in compliance with the requirements of this ,act4 7f7 ,reservation and ,state allotments 7#a7 ,state allotments 7,a7 ,in general ,of the amount appropriated under subsection 7g7 for a fiscal year-- 7i7 #cca_/c percent shall be equally allotted among each ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship1 outlying area1 and eligible ,state2 and 7ii7 #ffb_/c percent shall be allotted to eligible ,states on the basis described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,formula 7i7 ,in general ,of the amount described under subparagraph 7,a77ii7-- 7,i7 #be percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative share of program participants in each eligible ,state1 as determined on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data available from the ,administrator1 compared to the total number of program participants in all eligible ,states1 as determined on such basis2 7,,ii7 #be percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative share of program participants who have completed an apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program in each eligible ,state during the most recent #e-year period1 as determined on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data available from the ,administrator1 compared to the total #e-year average of program participants who have completed a program in all eligible ,states1 as determined on such basis2 and 7,,iii7 #ej percent shall be allotted on the basis described in clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,allotments based on ,,bls and ,,acs data ,of the amount described under clause 7i77,,iii7-- 7,i7 #cca_/c percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative share of individuals in the civilian labor force in each eligible ,state1 compared to the total number of individuals in the civilian labor force in all eligible ,states2 7,,ii7 #cca_/c percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative share of individuals living below the poverty line in each eligible ,state1 compared to the total number of individuals living below the poverty line in all eligible ,states2 and 7,,iii7 #cca_/c percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of unemployed individuals in each eligible ,state1 compared to the total number of unemployed individuals in all eligible ,states4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 ,eligible ,state ,the term eligible ,state means a ,state that has a ,state apprenticeship agency4 7,b7 ,poverty line ,the term poverty line has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7,c7 ,unemployed individual ,the term unemployed individual has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 #ge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#b7 #he1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#c7 #ie1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#d7 #aje1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7#e7 #aae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 #aad4 ,interagency agreement with ,department of ,education 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the effective date of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc1 the ,secretary 7acting through the ,administrator7 shall-- 7#a7 enter into an interagency agreement with the ,secretary of ,education to promote and support integration and alignment of apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs with secondary1 postsecondary1 and adult education1 through the activities described in this section2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives such agreement and any modifications to such agreement4 7b7 ,alignment for youth apprenticeships ,in order to promote alignment between youth apprenticeship programs and high school graduation requirements1 the interagency agreement under subsection 7a77#a7 shall describe how the ,secretaries will work to provide-- 7#a7 information and resources to-- 7,a7 parents and students to promote1 in user-friendly formats and languages that are easily accessible1 a better understanding1 by not later than middle school1 of apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs and their value in secondary and postsecondary education and career pathways2 and 7,b7 school leaders 7working with academic counselors1 teachers1 and faculty7 about the value of such programs and information on how to effectively align youth apprenticeship programs with secondary and career and technical education programs2 and 7#b7 technical assistance on how to-- 7,a7 align related instruction and skills and competencies for occupations suitable for apprenticeship to high school graduation requirements2 7,b7 offer related instruction through dual and concurrent enrollment programs and other accelerated learning programs1 as described in section #dajd7;b77#c77;,a77i77,,iv7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaad7;b77#c77;,a77i77,,iv772 7,c7 facilitate transitions for youth apprentices who have completed their youth apprenticeships into further education1 including an associate1 baccalaureate1 or advanced degree or related apprenticeship opportunities2 and 7,d7 align activities carried out under this ,act with eligible funding from1 and planning processes for1 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq471 the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq471 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbj et seq471 and the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq474 7c7 ,apprenticeship college consortium ,in order to support the establishment of a college consortium of postsecondary educational institutions1 including minority-serving institutions1 related instruction providers1 sponsors1 qualified intermediaries1 employers1 labor organizations1 and joint labor-management organizations for the purposes of promoting stronger connections between apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs and participating #b- and #d-year postsecondary educational institutions1 the interagency agreement under subsection 7a77#a7 shall include a description of how the ,secretaries will-- 7#a7 support data sharing systems that align education records and records of apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs regarding whether program participants who receive financial aid under title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq47 enroll in1 or complete1 postsecondary coursework while participating in a program under such system2 7#b7 provide guidance on how to align eligible funding from1 planning processes for1 and the requirements of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq471 the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbj et seq471 and the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq47 with this ,act2 7#c7 require all participants of the apprenticeship college consortium to enter into agreements to-- 7,a7 have an articulation agreement with a participating sponsor of an apprenticeship program1 which may include a #b- or #d-year postsecondary educational institution2 7,b7 create or expand the awarding and articulation of academic credit for related instruction completed and credentials awarded to program participants as part of an apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program2 and 7,c7 support the creation or expansion of electronic transcripts for apprenticeship programs and all academic content1 including related instruction and on-the-job training2 7#d7 provide technical assistance on eligible uses of financial aid1 including the ,federal work study program under part ,c of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg-ea et seq471 for related instruction for programs under the national apprenticeship system2 7#e7 provide to consortium participants or potential participants information regarding-- 7,a7 a list of apprenticeship programs in related occupations offered in the ,state or available under the ,office of ,apprenticeship that may become part of the consortium2 7,b7 information on how to develop an apprenticeship program2 7,c7 information on ,federal1 ,state1 and local financial resources available to assist with the establishment and implementation of apprenticeship programs2 and 7,d7 information on related qualified intermediaries or industry or sector partnerships supporting apprenticeship programs1 as applicable2 and 7#f7 support information regarding the apprenticeship consortium being made available on a publicly accessible website1 including-- 7,a7 a list of participating members of the consortium1 apprenticeship programs provided1 credentials awarded with each program1 and available occupations suitable for apprenticeship2 and 7,b7 models of articulation agreements1 prior learning assessments1 and competency-based curriculum for related instruction for illustrative purposes4 7d7 ,best practice development and sharing 7#a7 ,dissemination ,the interagency agreement under subsection 7a77#a7 shall require that the ,secretaries disseminate information on the value of apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs1 including relevant placement1 retention1 and earnings information1 labor market data from the local area1 and sector forecasts to determine high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors or occupations of such programs1 to local education and training providers1 labor organizations1 or joint labor-management organizations 7including those representing teachers74 7#b7 ,clearinghouse ,such interagency agreement shall require the ,secretaries to create a clearinghouse of best practices-- 7,a7 for improving performance and increasing alignment of education and apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs2 and 7,b7 publicly disseminate information and resources on-- 7i7 replicable related instruction and on-the-job learning2 and 7ii7 how to build an understanding of apprenticeship opportunities available to students4 7e7 ,data sharing agreement ,the ,secretaries shall disseminate best practices for the alignment of education records and records of apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs1 including information on program participants who enroll in1 complete1 and receive academic credit for postsecondary coursework while participating in such a program4 7f7 ,secretaries defined ,in this section1 the term ,secretaries means the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education4 ,b ,process and ,standards for the ,national ,apprenticeship ,system #aba4 ,occupations suitable for apprenticeship 7a7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,for an occupation to be approved as an occupation suitable for apprenticeship by the ,administrator under section #aaa7;b77#e71 a person seeking such approval shall submit to the ,administrator an application that demonstrates demand from multiple employers in the occupation for an apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program in such occupation that will prepare individuals for the full range of skills and competencies needed for such occupation4 7#b7 ,contents ,to demonstrate the demand referred to in paragraph 7#a71 an application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program in the occupation shall describe how the program will-- 7,a7 meet the national occupational standards under section #aaa7;b77#e77;,b72 or 7,b7 involve the progressive attainment of skills1 competencies1 and knowledge that are-- 7i7 clearly identified and commonly recognized throughout the relevant industry or occupation2 7ii7 customarily learned or enhanced in a practical way through a structured1 systematic program of on-the-job supervised learning and related instruction to supplement such learning2 and 7iii7 offered through a time-based1 competency-based1 or hybrid model as described in section #abb7;b77#a77;,e74 7b7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,in assessing under section #aaa7;b77#e7 whether a program in an occupation for which an application is submitted under subsection 7a7 will meet the requirements of subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#b71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 conduct a comprehensive assessment of the skills1 techniques1 and competencies required by the occupation1 which assesses whether such skills1 techniques1 and competencies-- 7i7 are specialized and acquired optimally through a structured1 systematic training program involving close on-the-job supervision and mentoring by subject-matter experts2 7ii7 require-- 7,i7 at least #b1jjj hours of on-the-job learning and mentoring2 or 7,,ii7 an alternative amount of time that is appropriate for the occupation2 and 7iii7 are acquired optimally through a supplementary educational or instructional component conveying theoretical and conceptual knowledge relevant to the occupation2 7,b7 determine whether the occupation is an occupation that is commonly recognized throughout an industry or sector2 and 7,c7 determine the extent to which the skills1 competencies1 and knowledge required by the occupation overlap with the skills1 competencies1 and knowledge of an occupation suitable for an apprenticeship4 7#b7 ,prohibition on deskilling ,in a case in which the ,administrator determines under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 that the skills1 competencies1 and knowledge of the occupation being assessed under paragraph 7#a7 significantly overlap with the skills1 competencies1 and knowledge of an occupation suitable for an apprenticeship1 the ,administrator may determine that the occupation being so assessed-- 7,a7 is not an occupation suitable for apprenticeship on the basis of such significant overlap2 or 7,b7 in the case of such an occupation that performs work classified in sector #bc of the most recent publication of the ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system1 is an occupation suitable for apprenticeship only if the industry sector leaders and experts described in section #aaa7;b77#e77;,b77ii77,,ii7 with respect to such occupation determine1 by a consensus1 that such occupation is an occupation suitable for apprenticeship4 #abb4 ,quality standards of programs under the national apprenticeship system 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator1 shall formulate and promote the furtherance of quality standards described under subsections 7b7 through 7e7 that are necessary to safeguard the welfare of1 as applicable1 apprentices1 pre-apprentices1 and youth apprentices4 7b7 ,apprenticeship program standards ,in addition to the standards described in subsection 7e71 an apprenticeship program shall meet the following standards3 7#a7 ,the program has an organized and clearly written plan1 developed by the sponsor1 that includes1 at a minimum1 the following information3 7,a7 ,the employment and training to be received by each apprentice participating in the program1 including-- 7i7 an outline of the work processes or the plan in which the apprentice will receive supervised work experience1 on-the-job training1 and on-the-job learning2 7ii7 the allocation of the approximate amount of time that will be spent in each major work process by the apprentice2 7iii7 a description of the mentoring that will be provided to the apprentice2 and 7iv7 a description or timeline explaining the periodic reviews and evaluations of the apprentice's performance on the job and in related instruction4 7,b7 ,a process for maintaining appropriate progress records1 including the reviews and evaluations described in subparagraph 7,a77iv74 7,c7 ,a description of the organized related instruction the apprentice will receive in technical subjects related to the occupation1 which-- 7i7 for time-based or hybrid apprenticeship programs as described in paragraph 7,e71 shall include not less than #add hours for each year of apprenticeship1 unless an alternative requirement is put forth by the employer and sponsor that reflects industry standards and is accepted by the registration agency2 7ii7 may be accomplished through classroom instruction1 occupational or industry courses1 instruction provided through electronic media1 or other instruction approved by the registration agency2 7iii7 shall be provided by one or more qualified instructors that-- 7,i7 7aa7 meet technical instructor requirements of the applicable education agency in the ,state of registration2 or 7bb7 are subject matter experts recognized within the industry as having expertise in the occupation2 and 7,,ii7 have training in teaching techniques and learning styles or will obtain such training before providing the related technical instruction2 7iv7 where appropriate and to the extent practicable1 shall be aligned to a career pathway2 and 7v7 where appropriate and to the extent practicable1 shall incorporate the principles of universal design for learning4 7,d7 ,a progressively increasing1 clearly defined schedule of wages to be paid to the apprentice that is-- 7i7 consistent with measurable skill gains2 and 7ii7 ensures the entry wage is not less than the greater of-- 7,i7 the minimum wage required under section #f7;a7 of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf7;a772 or 7,,ii7 the applicable wage required by other applicable ,federal or ,state laws 7including regulations7 or by a collective bargaining agreement4 7,e7 ,the term of the apprenticeship program1 which may be measured using-- 7i7 a time-based model1 which requires the completion of the industry standard for on-the-job learning hours1 which in no case shall be less than a cumulative #b1jjj hours1 unless an alternative requirement is put forth by the employer and sponsor from a nontraditional apprenticeship occupation as of the date of the enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc that reflects industry standards and the relative hazards of the occupation1 and is accepted by the ,secretary and registration agency2 7ii7 a competency-based model1 which requires the attainment of competency in the occupation2 or 7iii7 a hybrid model1 which blends the time-based and competency-based approaches4 7,f7 ,the methods used to measure the skills and competencies of an apprentice1 which may include an initial diagnostic assessment or assessment of credentials that verify an individual's foundational knowledge and skills that would be needed to succeed in an apprenticeship program1 and which shall include-- 7i7 in the case of a time-based apprenticeship described in subparagraph 7,e77i71 the apprentice's completion of the required hours of on-the-job learning as described in a work process schedule2 7ii7 in the case of a competency-based model described in subparagraph 7,e77ii71 the apprentice's successful demonstration of acquired skills and knowledge through appropriate means of testing and evaluation for such competencies1 and by requiring apprentices to complete a paid on-the-job learning component of the apprenticeship2 or 7iii7 in the case of a hybrid apprenticeship described in subparagraph 7,e77iii71 a combination of a specified minimum number of hours of on-the-job learning and the successful demonstration of competency1 as described in subparagraph 7,e77i7 and a work process schedule4 7#b7 ,the program equally grants advanced standing or credit to all individuals applying for the apprenticeship with demonstrated competency or acquired experience1 training1 or skills and provides commensurate wages for any progression in standing or credit so granted1 including for veterans' service-acquired skills and experiences4 7#c7 ,the program has minimum qualifications for individuals desiring to enter the apprenticeship program1 including an eligible starting age for an apprentice of not less than #af years4 7#d7 ,in the case of a program that chooses to issue an interim credential1 the program-- 7,a7 clearly identifies each interim credential2 7,b7 only issues an interim credential for recognized components of an occupation suitable for apprenticeship and demonstrates how each interim credential specifically links to the knowledge1 skills1 and abilities associated with such components2 and 7,c7 establishes the process for assessing an individual apprentice's demonstration of competency and measurable skill gains associated with the particular interim credential4 7c7 ,pre-,apprenticeship program standards ,in addition to the standards described in subsection 7e71 a pre-apprenticeship program shall meet the following standards3 7#a7 ,the program is designed to assist individuals who do not meet minimum qualifications for an apprenticeship program as described in subsection 7b77#c7 and prepare them to enter and succeed in such an apprenticeship program1 including by providing the skills and competency attainment needed to enter the apprenticeship program4 7#b7 ,the program-- 7,a7 is carried out by a sponsor that has a written agreement with at least one sponsor of an apprenticeship program2 7,b7 demonstrates the existence of an active1 advisory partnership with an industry or sector partnership to inform the training and education services necessary for a pre-apprenticeship program2 7,c7 demonstrates evidence of sufficient demand in an apprenticeship program at the completion of a pre-apprenticeship program to support a transition from a pre-apprenticeship to an apprenticeship2 and 7,d7 demonstrates partnerships with qualified intermediaries1 community-based organizations1 labor organizations1 or joint labor-management organizations4 7#c7 ,the program includes a written plan developed by the sponsor of the pre-apprenticeship program that is developed in consultation with the sponsor of the apprenticeship program described in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 that-- 7,a7 provides for paid work-based learning1 to the extent practicable1 or simulated work experience1 in which an industry or sector partnership and a related instruction provider collaborate to provide training that will introduce participants to the skills1 competencies1 and materials used in one or more occupations suitable for apprenticeship2 7,b7 is based on and aligned with national1 ,state1 regional1 or local industry standards for high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors and occupations and with the requirements of the related apprenticeship program2 7,c7 to the extent appropriate and practicable1 meets the related instruction requirements as described in clauses 7ii7 through 7iv7 of subsection 7b77#a77;,c7 that includes enabling an individual to attain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent that enables a pre-apprentice to enter into an apprenticeship program2 and 7,d7 includes mentoring1 career exposure1 career planning1 and career awareness activities4 7d7 ,youth apprenticeship program standards ,in addition to the standards described in subsection 7e71 a youth apprenticeship program shall meet the following standards3 7#a7 ,the program is designed for youth apprentices who1 at the start of the program1 are enrolled in high school4 7#b7 ,the program includes each of the following core elements3 7,a7 ,the employment and training to be received by each youth apprentice participating in the program1 including-- 7i7 an outline of the work processes or the plan in which the youth apprentice will receive supervised work experience and on-the-job training or in an experiential setting2 7ii7 the allocation of the approximate amount of time that will be spent in each major work process by the youth apprentice2 7iii7 a description of the mentoring that will be provided to the youth apprentice2 and 7iv7 a description or timeline explaining the periodic reviews and evaluations of the youth apprentice's performance on the job and in related instruction4 7,b7 ,a process for maintaining appropriate progress records1 including the reviews and evaluations described in subparagraph 7,a77iv74 7,c7 ,related classroom-based instruction1 which may be fulfilled through dual or concurrent enrollment1 and-- 7i7 is1 to the extent practicable1 aligned with high school diploma requirements and career clusters2 and 7ii7 meets the additional requirements as described in subsection 7b77#a77;,c74 7,d7 ,a progressively increasing1 clearly defined schedule of wages to be paid to the youth apprentice4 7,e7 ,the term of the youth apprenticeship program1 as described in subsection 7b77#a77;,e74 7,f7 ,for a competency-based or hybrid youth apprenticeship program1 the methods used to measure skill acquisition for a youth apprentice1 including ongoing assessment against established skill and competency standards as described in subsection 7b77#a77;,f74 7,g7 ,prepares the youth apprentice for placement in further education1 employment1 or an apprenticeship program4 7#c7 ,the program equally grants advanced standing or credit to all individuals applying for the youth apprenticeship with demonstrated competency or acquired experience1 training1 or skills4 7#d7 ,in the case of a youth apprenticeship program that chooses to issue an interim credential1 the program meets the requirements of subsection 7b77#d74 7e7 ,general requirements ,each apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program shall meet the following standards3 7#a7 ,the program is for an occupation suitable for apprenticeship4 7#b7 ,the program-- 7,a7 has adequate and safe equipment1 environments1 and facilities for training and supervision2 7,b7 provides safety training on-the-job and1 as applicable for the occupation suitable for apprenticeship1 in related instruction2 and 7,c7 provides adequate training for mentors and qualified instructors on providing a safe work and training environment4 7#c7 ,the program records and maintains all records concerning the program1 as may be required by the ,secretary1 the registration agency of the program1 or any other applicable law1 including records required under title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 in order for veterans and other individuals eligible for educational assistance under such title to use such assistance for enrollment in the program4 7#d7 ,the program provides-- 7,a7 all individuals with an equal opportunity to participate in the program as described in section #aaa7;b77#g77;,b72 and 7,b7 materials that meet1 at a minimum1 conformance to ,level ,,aa of the ,web ,content ,accessibility ,guidelines #b4j of the ,web ,accessibility ,initiative 7or any successor guidelines74 7#e7 ,the program awards a certificate of completion in recognition of successful completion of the program1 evidenced by an appropriate certificate issued by the registration agency1 and in the case of apprenticeships and youth apprenticeships1 prepares a program participant to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential4 7#f7 ,the program provides that an individual who is to become a program participant under the program enters into a written apprenticeship agreement described in section #abc with the sponsor of the program4 7#g7 ,the numeric ratio of program participants to supervisors 7such as journeyworkers1 mentors1 or on-the-job learning instructors1 as applicable7 for the occupation suitable for apprenticeship-- 7,a7 is1 except in the case of a program in a rural area that demonstrates need or a shortage of available individuals to serve as supervisors1 based on evidence-based and evidence-informed best practices for supervision1 training1 safety1 and continuity of employment1 throughout the work processes of the program1 job site1 department1 or plant1 appropriate for the degree of hazard in different occupations2 7,b7 except if such ratios are expressly prohibited by a collective bargaining agreement1 is consistent with provisions in any applicable collective bargaining agreements2 and 7,c7 does not contravene the application of other ,federal or ,state laws that may establish more protective standards with respect to the establishment of ratios of apprentices to journeyworkers1 including any rules or orders promulgated under the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bja et seq47 with respect to the employment1 training1 and supervision of #af- and #ag-year-old youth apprentices in certain hazardous occupations4 #abc4 ,apprenticeship agreements 7a7 ,in general ,to ensure the standards described in section #abb are applied to apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs1 the ,administrator shall require a sponsor to develop an apprenticeship agreement that shall-- 7#a7 be the same for each program participant2 7#b7 contain the names and signatures of the program participant and the sponsor2 7#c7 meet the requirements of subsection 7b72 and 7#d7 as required under section #abd7;b77#c77;,b71 be submitted by the sponsor to the registration agency and the ,administrator4 7b7 ,standards ,each agreement under subsection 7a7 shall contain1 explicitly or by reference1 each applicable program standard under section #abb1 including-- 7#a7 in the case of an apprenticeship program-- 7,a7 that is time-based1 a statement of the number of hours to be spent by the program participant in on-the-job learning and on-the-job training in order to complete the program2 7,b7 that is competency-based1 a description of the skill sets to be attained by completion of the program1 including the on-the-job learning and work components2 or 7,c7 that is a hybrid model1 the minimum number of hours to be spent by the program participant in on-the-job learning and work components and in related instruction and a description of the skill sets and competencies to be attained by completion of the program2 7#b7 the number of hours and form of related instruction1 including how related instruction will be compensated 7whether through academic credit1 wages1 or both71 the costs the program participant will incur for participating in the program 7such as for equipment1 related instruction1 or assessment or licensure fees71 and the recognized postsecondary credentials the program participants will be eligible to receive upon program completion2 7#c7 a schedule of the work processes in the occupation or industry divisions in which the program participant is to be trained and the approximate time to be spent at each process2 7#d7 for apprenticeships or youth apprenticeships1 the graduated wage scale to be paid to the apprentices1 benefits offered to the apprentices1 and how the wages and benefits compare to ,state1 local1 or regional wages in the related occupation2 and 7#e7 demonstration of commitment to and compliance with section #aaa7;b77#g77;,b74 7c7 ,collective bargaining ,nothing in an apprenticeship agreement or this ,act shall operate to invalidate an applicable provision in a collective bargaining agreement between employers and employees establishing higher standards for apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship programs4 #abd4 ,registration of programs under the national apprenticeship system 7a7 ,program registration application ,except as provided in subsection 7b77#d71 each registration agency shall1 in accordance with subsection 7b7 and any regulations promulgated by the ,administrator1 register any program as an apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program for which a sponsor applying to register such a program submits the information required by the registration agency1 including-- 7#a7 information demonstrating that each of the applicable requirements of section #abb will be met for the program2 7#b7 a copy of the apprenticeship agreement described in section #abc used by the sponsor2 7#c7 a written assurance that1 if the program is registered under this subsection1 the sponsor will-- 7,a7 administer the program in accordance with the requirements of this ,act and comply with the requirements of the apprenticeship agreement2 and 7,b7 enroll at least #a program participant2 and 7#d7 a description of the methods the sponsor will use to report performance data to the registration agency describing1 as required by the registration agency1 outcomes associated with the program-- 7,a7 for a sponsor with fewer than #e program participants1 on an annual basis2 or 7,b7 for a sponsor with #e or more program participants1 on a quarterly basis4 7b7 ,recognition and registration process 7#a7 ,review and approval process 7,a7 ,provisional approval review ,a registration agency that determines an application to register a program as an apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program submitted under subsection 7a7 meets the requirements described in such subsection shall register such program for a provisional #a-year period beginning not later than #cj days after such application is submitted4 ,during such period1 the registration agency shall accept and record the apprenticeship agreement as evidence of the program's compliance and registration to operate such program4 7,b7 ,full approval or extended provisional approval ,not later than the last day of the provisional registration period for a program described in subparagraph 7,a71 the registration agency providing provisional approval under such subparagraph shall review the program to ensure the program meets each applicable quality standard under section #abb and complies with all other applicable program requirements under this ,act and-- 7i7 if the registration agency determines that the program meets and complies with the standards and requirements1 the registration agency shall register the program2 or 7ii7 if the registration agency determines that the program fails to meet or comply with the requirements or standards1 the registration agency may-- 7,i7 in accordance with subparagraph 7,c71 extend the provisional registration of the program under subparagraph 7,a7 through the first full training cycle for program participants and conduct an additional provisional review at the conclusion of the training cycle2 or 7,,ii7 deregister such program in accordance with the procedures described under paragraph 7#c7 of section #aca7;d7 as if the registration agency made the determination described under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 of such section with respect to the program4 7,c7 ,extended provisional approval ,in the case of a program that has a provisional registration under subparagraph 7,a7 extended under subparagraph 7,b77ii77,i71 the registration agency shall-- 7i7 provide technical assistance described in #aca7;c7 and take corrective action for the program described in #aca7;d77#a77;,a72 and 7ii7 not later than the end of the first full training cycle for program participants in such program1 review the program to ensure the program meets each applicable quality standard under section #abb and complies with all other applicable program requirements under this ,act and-- 7,i7 if the registration agency determines that the program meets and complies with the standards and requirements1 the registration agency shall register the program2 or 7,,ii7 if the registration agency determines that the program fails to meet or comply with the requirements or standards1 deregister such program in accordance with the procedures described under paragraph 7#c7 of section #aca7;d7 as if the registration agency made the determination described under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 of such section with respect to the program4 7#b7 ,certificate of registration 7,a7 ,in general ,a registration agency that registers a program as an apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7i7 provide the sponsor of the program with a certificate of registration or other written evidence of registration2 and 7ii7 as applicable1 provide a copy of the certificate of registration1 or other written evidence of registration1 to the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs or the applicable ,state veterans agency for the purpose of aligning the registration process with the process for approving such program for eligible veterans' use of supplemental educational assistance benefits4 7,b7 ,registration name ,a certificate of registration or other written evidence of registration under subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall be in the name of the sponsor4 7#c7 ,program participant registration ,a sponsor of an apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program registered in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 shall provide to any individual seeking to be a program participant the opportunity to apply through the sponsor and shall-- 7,a7 enter into a written apprenticeship agreement described in section #abc with any such individual accepted by the sponsor for a program before the commencement of the program2 and 7,b7 register each program participant with the applicable registration agency by1 except as otherwise required by the registration agency1 filing a copy of the apprenticeship agreement with the registration agency and1 as required under section #abc7;a77#d71 sharing such a copy with the ,administrator4 7#d7 ,transition process for previously approved programs ,with respect to an apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program that was registered under this ,act as of the day before the date of enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc1 the applicable registration agency for such program shall take such steps as necessary to-- 7,a7 in the case of a program that meets the requirements of this ,act1 maintain the status of the sponsor of the program as of the date before such date of enactment as the sponsor of such program under this ,act2 and 7,b7 in the case of a program that does not meet the requirements of this ,act1 provide technical assistance to the sponsor of such program to ensure that the sponsor is in compliance with this ,act not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc4 7c7 ,modifications or changes to youth apprenticeship1 pre-,apprenticeship1 or apprenticeship programs 7#a7 ,sponsor proposal ,any sponsor that wishes to modify an apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program1 including a modification to the method of the program for meeting the standards required under this ,act1 shall submit a proposal for the modification to the registration agency for the program for consideration in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,registration agency requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,with respect to a proposal for modification submitted to a registration agency under paragraph 7#a71 the registration agency shall1 not later than #fj days after receipt of the proposal-- 7i7 approve the proposal under subparagraph 7,b7 or disapprove the proposal under subparagraph 7,c72 and 7ii7 notify the sponsor of the determination4 7,b7 ,approval of proposal ,if the proposal is approved1 the registration agency shall1 not later than #cj days after the date of approval1 amend the record of the program to reflect the modification and provide the sponsor with an acknowledgment of the amended program4 7,c7 ,disapproval of proposal ,if the proposal is not approved1 the registration agency shall-- 7i7 notify the sponsor of the reasons for the disapproval and provide the sponsor with technical assistance to maintain the program as originally registered2 and 7ii7 provide the sponsor with the opportunity to submit a revised proposal under paragraph 7#a71 including providing appropriate technical assistance to modify the proposal in order to meet the requirements of this ,act4 7d7 ,list of deregistered programs and disapproved proposals ,each registration agency shall-- 7#a7 maintain a list of programs that were deregistered under subparagraph 7,b77ii77,,ii7 or subparagraph 7,c77ii77,,ii7 of subsection 7b77#a7 and of proposals disapproved under subsection 7c77#b77;,c71 including the reasons for each such deregistration or disapproval2 and 7#b7 not less than annually1 provide such list to the ,administrator4 ,c ,evaluations and ,research #aca4 ,program evaluations 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to provide program performance transparency across the national apprenticeship system1 assess the effectiveness of ,states in achieving positive outcomes for program participants served by those programs1 and establish performance accountability measures related to program completion and key indicators of performance under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq474 7b7 ,reviews by registration agencies 7#a7 ,performance reviews 7,a7 ,in general ,each registration agency shall-- 7i7 annually collect performance data for each apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship program registered under section #abd by such agency to determine-- 7,i7 the performance of the program with respect to any applicable indicators of performance under section #aaf7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cada7;b77#b77;,a77i77 or1 in the case of a youth apprenticeship program1 section #aaf7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cada7;b77#b77;,a77ii772 and 7,,ii7 the completion rates of the program2 7ii7 as necessary1 provide technical assistance to apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs for the collection of the information under clause 7i7 and subparagraph 7,b77i72 7iii7 comply with the report requirements under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iv7 provide data collected under clause 7i7 and subparagraph 7,b71 disaggregated in accordance with clause 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,b71 to the independent entity conducting the evaluations on behalf of the ,secretary under section #acb4 7,b7 ,reports 7i7 ,in general ,the registration agency for a ,state shall annually prepare and submit to the ,administrator a ,state performance report that contains the information described in clause 7iii7 and1 with respect to each program registered by such registration agency under section #abd1 includes the following3 7,i7 ,information specifying the levels of performance described in subparagraph 7,a7 for the program1 as compared to goals set in section #aac7;c77#g77;,a77i74 7,,ii7 ,the disaggregated 7in accordance with clause 7ii77 percentages of program participants from the program as compared to the disaggregated 7in accordance with such clause7 percentages within the working age population in the geographical area from which the sponsor usually seeks or reasonably could seek program participants and who meet the minimum eligibility requirements for entry into the program4 7,,iii7 ,the percentage of program participants from the program that obtained unsubsidized employment in a field related to the occupation suitable for apprenticeship of the program participant4 7,,iv7 ,the average time to completion for the program as compared to the description in the agreement under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #abc7;b74 7,v7 ,the average cost per participant of the program during the most recent program year and1 as applicable1 the #c preceding program years4 7,,vi7 ,the percentage of program participants from the program who received supportive services4 7ii7 ,disaggregation ,the performance data described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,vi7 of clause 7i7 shall be disaggregated-- 7,i7 by the program type 7apprenticeship1 youth apprenticeship1 or pre-apprenticeship program7 involved2 and 7,,ii7 by race1 ethnicity1 sex1 age1 veteran status1 and membership in a population specified in section #c7bd7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb7bd774 7iii7 ,state activities ,the information described in this clause is information on the activities of the registration agency required under section #aac7;c71 including the uses of funds with respect to such activities4 7,c7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after receiving a report under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall transmit to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,d7 ,publication ,not later than #cj days after receipt of each report received under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,administrator shall make available on a publicly accessible website such report4 7#b7 ,comprehensive program reviews 7,a7 ,in general ,each registration agency shall1 in accordance with subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 review each apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship program registered under section #abd by such registration agency to ensure the program meets each applicable quality standard under section #abb and complies with all other applicable program requirements under this ,act4 7,b7 ,timing of reviews ,a review described in subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a program shall-- 7i7 for the initial review1 occur at the end of the first full training cycle of program participants under the program2 and 7ii7 for every review thereafter1 occur at least once every #e years4 7,c7 ,review ,a review described in subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a program shall be a comprehensive review regarding all aspects of the program performance1 including-- 7i7 determining whether the registration agency is receiving notification from the sponsor of the program regarding individuals who are registered as new youth apprentices1 pre-apprentices1 or apprentices under the program1 or who successfully complete the program2 7ii7 determining whether the sponsor of the program is complying with all other requirements of this ,act applicable to the sponsor2 7iii7 evaluating the performance of the sponsor with respect to1 at a minimum1 the indicators described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i71 with the performance data disaggregated as described in paragraph 7#a77;,b77viii72 and 7iv7 ensuring the compliance of the sponsor with the requirement to provide equal opportunity in recruitment1 training1 and employment as described in section #aaa7;b77#g77;,b74 7,d7 ,reports ,on completion of a review under this paragraph1 the registration agency shall prepare and submit to the ,administrator a report containing the results of the review4 7c7 ,technical assistance ,after completion of a review under subsection 7b77#b7 with respect to a program1 the registration agency shall identify areas of the program that require technical assistance and provide such technical assistance to the sponsor of the program1 including-- 7#a7 to support the sponsor in establishing a plan to meet the applicable ,state goals established under section #aac7;c77#g77;,a77ii72 and 7#b7 assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan if the registration agency determines1 pursuant to any review under subsection 7b77#b71 that the program-- 7,a7 is not in operation2 7,b7 is not in compliance with the requirements of this ,act or fails to meet an applicable quality standard under section #abb2 or 7,c7 is achieving levels of performance on any indicator described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 of subsection 7b77#a77;,a77i7 that is lower than the ,state goals established under section #aac7;c77#g77;,a77i7 for any program year4 7d7 ,corrective action and deregistration of an apprenticeship program 7#a7 ,in general ,after completion of a review under subsection 7b77#b7 with respect to a youth apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or apprenticeship program1 the registration agency may-- 7,a7 assist the program in meeting any applicable quality standard under section #abb or in coming into compliance with all other applicable program requirements under this ,act2 and 7,b7 if the program does not1 within a time period set by the ,administrator1 meet such quality standard or come into compliance with such requirements1 determine1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 if the program should be deregistered in accordance with paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,determination regarding deregistration 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the registration agency shall determine a program should be deregistered in accordance with paragraph 7#c7 if the registration agency determines that the program demonstrates1 as described in subparagraph 7,b71 persistent and significant failure to perform successfully4 7,b7 ,persistent and significant failure to perform successfully ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 a program demonstrates a persistent and significant failure to perform successfully if-- 7i7 the sponsor of the program consistently fails to register at least #a program participant2 7ii7 the program shows a pattern of poor results on the indicators described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 of subsection 7b77#a77;,a77i7 over a period of #c years1 given the characteristics of program participants and economic conditions in the area served2 7iii7 the program shows no indication of improvement in the areas identified by the registration agency under subsection 7c71 including in the performance improvement plan under paragraph 7#a7 of such subsection2 or 7iv7 the sponsor has not administered the program in accordance with the program's registration application under section #abd or with the requirements of this ,act4 7#c7 ,deregistration 7,a7 ,notification and hearing ,if a registration agency makes a determination under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 with respect to a program1 the registration agency shall notify the ,secretary and the sponsor of the determination in writing and permit the sponsor to appeal such determination to an ,administrative ,law ,judge for the ,department of ,labor4 ,the registration agency shall transmit to the ,secretary a report containing all pertinent facts and circumstances concerning the determination1 including findings and a recommendation for deregistration1 and copies of all relevant documents and records4 ,if the sponsor does not request the hearing not later than #ae days after receiving such notification1 the registration agency shall deregister the program4 7,b7 ,notification and treatment of apprentices ,not later than #ae days after the registration agency deregisters a program under subparagraph 7,a71 the sponsor shall notify each program participant of the program-- 7i7 of such deregistration and the effective date of the deregistration2 7ii7 that such deregistration automatically deprives the program participant of individual registration as part of such program1 including the ability to receive a certificate of completion from the registration agency2 7iii7 that the deregistration of the program removes the program participant from eligibility for any ,federal financial assistance or other assistance1 or rights1 privileges1 or exemptions under ,federal law1 that-- 7,i7 relates to an apprentice2 and 7,,ii7 requires the registration agency's approval2 and 7iv7 that all youth apprentices1 pre-apprentices1 or apprentices are referred to the registration agency for information about potential transfers to other apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship programs4 #acb4 ,national apprenticeship system research 7a7 ,research ,the ,secretary shall conduct1 through an independent entity1 research for the purpose of improving the management and effectiveness of the youth apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and apprenticeship programs and activities carried out under this ,act and to assist in the evaluation of the programs under section #aca4 7b7 ,techniques ,the research conducted under subsection 7a7 shall use appropriate methodology and research designs4 7c7 ,contents ,such research shall address-- 7#a7 the general effectiveness of such programs and activities in relation to their cost1 including the extent to which the programs and activities-- 7,a7 improve the skill and employment competencies of participants in comparison to comparably situated individuals who did not participate in such programs and activities2 7,b7 to the extent feasible1 increase the levels of total employment1 of attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials1 and of measurable skills1 above the levels that would have existed in the absence of such programs and activities2 7,c7 respond to the needs reflected in labor market data in the local area of the program or activity and align with high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industries or occupations2 7,d7 demonstrate a return on investment of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 sponsor1 employer1 and other funding for apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs1 capturing the full level of investment in1 and impact of1 such programs2 and 7,e7 regularly assess the impact of such programs in effectively increasing the participation of nontraditional apprenticeship populations1 such as women1 minorities1 individuals with disabilities1 long-term unemployed1 individuals impacted by the criminal and juvenile justice system1 foster and former foster youth1 and individuals with barriers to employment2 7#b7 the impact of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc on the general effectiveness of apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs1 including on the implementation of policies such as dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 advanced standing1 or national occupational standards2 7#c7 best practices for increasing participation of nontraditional apprenticeship populations and individuals with barriers to employment1 including individuals with disabilities1 in apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and youth apprenticeship programs2 and 7#d7 opportunities to scale up effective models under the national apprenticeship system4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,independent entity ,the ,secretary shall require the independent entity carrying out the research under subsection 7a7 to prepare and submit to the ,secretary-- 7,a7 an interim report containing findings from the research2 and 7,b7 a final report containing the results of the research1 including policy recommendations4 7#b7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after receipt of the interim report and final report described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a71 respectively1 the ,secretary shall submit each report to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7e7 ,public access ,not later than #fj days after the receipt of the interim report and the receipt of the final report1 the ,secretary shall make each such report available on a publicly accessible website4 ,d ,general ,provisions #ada4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,office of apprenticeship ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections #aaa1 #aab1 #aca1 and #acb-- 7#a7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#b7 #fj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#c7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#d7 #hj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7#e7 #ij1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 7b7 ,interagency agreement ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #aad-- 7#a7 #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#b7 #ab1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#c7 #ad1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#d7 #af1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7#e7 #ah1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 ,,ii ,modernizing the ,national ,apprenticeship ,system for the #bast ,century #bja4 ,award requirements 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall award grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements to eligible entities on a competitive basis for apprenticeship modernization projects for #a or more of the following purposes3 7,a7 ,creation and expansion activities ,to expand the offerings of programs under the national apprenticeship system-- 7i7 to create new apprenticeship programs in a nontraditional apprenticeship occupation1 such as apprenticeship programs for which the eligible entity demonstrates demand in advanced manufacturing 7including semiconductor and automotive manufacturing71 cybersecurity and information technology1 computer science1 clean energy1 renewable energy1 environmental protection1 and conservation1 transportation1 health care1 or education 7including early childhood education72 7ii7 to expand existing apprenticeship programs in fields for which the eligible entity demonstrates labor market demand2 7iii7 to create new or expand existing pre-apprenticeship programs2 7iv7 to create new or expand existing youth apprenticeship programs2 or 7v7 through a ,rural ,apprenticeship ,demonstration ,program 7referred to in this section and section #bjb as the ,rural ,program7 established by the ,administrator1 to create or expand apprenticeship programs that target or serve individuals and workforce needs in a rural area 7referred to individually in this section and section #bjb as a rural apprenticeship program71 that-- 7,i7 lacks road connections1 in which communities are accessible only by water or air2 7,,ii7 is located #ej road miles from a metropolitan statistical area2 or 7,,iii7 has zero program participants in an apprenticeship program4 7,b7 ,encouraging employer participation ,to encourage employer participation in covered apprenticeship programs-- 7i7 that target individuals with barriers to employment1 in apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship programs1 prioritizing nontraditional apprenticeship populations such as women1 minorities1 ,indigenous people1 ,english learners1 long-term unemployed individuals1 individuals with disabilities1 individuals with substance abuse issues1 veterans1 military spouses1 individuals experiencing homelessness1 formerly incarcerated individuals 7including individuals currently or recently incarcerated71 and foster and former foster youth2 7ii7 that are in high-need social service-related industries1 sectors1 or occupations1 such as industries1 sectors1 or occupations related to direct care workers and early childhood1 elementary school1 and secondary school educators2 or 7iii7 among small- and medium-sized businesses4 7,c7 ,intermediary awards ,to establish or expand to significant scale sector-based partnerships for the development or expansion of covered apprenticeship programs through-- 7i7 national industry qualified intermediaries in key sectors1 including manufacturing1 information technology1 cyber security1 health care1 insurance and finance1 energy1 hospitality1 retail1 construction1 and other sectors identified by the ,administrator 7with the advice of the ,advisory ,committee7 as targeted for expansion under the national apprenticeship system2 7ii7 national equity qualified intermediaries serving nontraditional apprenticeship populations such as women1 minorities1 ,indigenous people1 individuals with disabilities1 and formerly incarcerated individuals2 or 7iii7 local or regional qualified intermediaries serving covered apprenticeship programs4 7,d7 ,educational alignment ,to strengthen alignment between entities carrying out covered apprenticeship programs and education and training providers serving secondary1 postsecondary1 or adult education systems1 including aligning degree and credential requirements4 7#b7 ,duration 7,a7 ,in general ,except as described in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 the ,administrator shall make an award under this section for a period of not more than #c years4 7,b7 ,extension ,the eligible entity may apply for1 and the ,administrator may grant1 an extension of the period of the award for not more than #a additional #b-year period1 if the recipient demonstrates to the ,administrator that the recipient-- 7i7 has effectively implemented an apprenticeship modernization project to achieve its stated purpose as described in subsections 7e7 and 7f72 7ii7 has complied with the assurances described in subsection 7e77#i72 and 7iii7 has improved applicable outcomes1 as demonstrated through indicators referred to in subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,i7 of section #bjc7;a77#b74 7,c7 ,rural program awards ,the ,administrator shall make an award under this section for a purpose described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77v7 for a period of not more than #e years4 7b7 ,funding requirements 7#a7 ,matching funds required ,the ,administrator shall require1 as a condition of receipt of funds under this section1 an eligible entity to match funds awarded to such eligible entity under this section with an amount of not less than #be percent of the funds awarded to such eligible entity under this section4 ,such eligible entity may make the matching funds available directly or through donations from non-,federal organizations1 in cash or in kind1 fairly evaluated4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,administrator may waive the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 if the entity demonstrates that-- 7,a7 exceptional circumstances or other factors prevent the entity from meeting the requirement1 such as-- 7i7 demonstrating that the entity serves a high proportion of individuals with barriers to employment2 or 7ii7 demonstrating that the entity serves a frontier ,state or another low-density area as defined by the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 due to exceptional or uncontrollable circumstances1 such as a natural disaster or a precipitous and unforeseen decline in the financial resources of the eligible entity4 7c7 ,priority and distribution 7#a7 ,priority ,in making awards under this section1 the ,administrator shall give priority to an eligible entity-- 7,a7 proposing to serve in covered apprenticeship programs assisted through the apprenticeship modernization program a high number or high percentage of program participants who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations2 and 7,b7 providing opportunities in high-wage1 high-skill1 or in-demand sectors and occupations4 7#b7 ,geographic distribution ,in making awards under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall1 to the extent practicable1 ensure a geographically diverse distribution of such awards1 including a geographically diverse distribution among regions of the country and among urban1 suburban1 and rural areas4 7d7 ,eligible entity ,to be eligible to apply for an award under this title1 an entity shall-- 7#a7 demonstrate a partnership with entities or officials from two or more categories consisting of-- 7,a7 a ,state or local workforce development board or ,state or local workforce agency2 7,b7 an education and training provider1 or a consortium thereof2 7,c7 a ,state apprenticeship agency2 7,d7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 7,e7 7i7 an industry or sector partnership1 a group of employers1 or a trade association2 or 7ii7 a professional association that sponsors or participates in a covered apprenticeship program2 7,f7 a ,governor2 7,g7 a labor organization or joint labor-management organization2 7,h7 a community-based organization that assists program participants in accessing supportive services2 or 7,i7 a qualified intermediary2 and 7#b7 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 be part of an industry or sector partnership2 and 7,b7 partner with a labor organization or joint labor-management organization4 7e7 ,general ,application requirements ,to be eligible to receive an award under this section for an apprenticeship modernization project1 an entity shall submit to the ,administrator an application that includes a description of each of the following3 7#a7 ,each purpose1 as listed in a clause1 or in subparagraph 7,d71 of subsection 7a77#a71 for which the applicant intends to use such award4 7#b7 ,each entity with which the eligible entity is partnered or engaged under subsection 7d7 and the role of each such entity in carrying out the apprenticeship modernization project4 7#c7 ,the ability of the applicant1 directly or through partners-- 7,a7 to enroll1 instruct1 advance1 and graduate program participants in the covered apprenticeship program assisted through the award1 and enable the program participants to gain employment after program completion2 7,b7 to support 7including by providing technical assistance7 program sponsors and employers 7especially small- and medium-sized businesses7 in the creation of1 recruitment for1 and execution of covered apprenticeship programs2 and 7,c7 to provide opportunities to rural communities1 as applicable4 7#d7 ,a labor market analysis with respect to the geographic area of service that demonstrates-- 7,a7 in the case of an apprenticeship modernization project described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 the need to create or expand the covered apprenticeship program assisted through the award2 and 7,b7 a plan to align the covered apprenticeship program assisted through the award with the labor market needs of high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors or occupations4 7#e7 ,a plan-- 7,a7 to comply with requirements for evaluations and reports under section #bjc2 7,b7 as appropriate1 to coordinate activities assisted under the award with activities carried out under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq471 the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq471 the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq471 and any related ,federal programs and if appropriate1 how funds provided under those ,acts or related programs will be leveraged in support of the covered apprenticeship program assisted by the award2 7,c7 to use funds awarded under this section in support of that program1 as described in section #bjb2 7,d7 to continue the program after the period of the award ends2 7,e7 to recruit and retain program participants for covered apprenticeship programs1 including program participants from nontraditional apprenticeship populations1 such as women1 minorities1 ,indigenous people1 individuals with disabilities1 formerly incarcerated individuals1 and individuals with barriers to employment2 7,f7 to ensure the program participants are able to access supportive services1 as applicable2 and 7,g7 to comply with the equal opportunity requirements for diversity described in section #aaa7;b77#g77;,b7 and requirements for complaint resolution under section #aac7;c77#e71 as applicable4 7#f7 ,for any award to expand an existing covered apprenticeship program1 a description of-- 7,a7 a plan to coordinate the apprenticeship modernization project carried out under the award with the existing program2 and 7,b7 the effectiveness of the covered apprenticeship program to be expanded under the award1 including demonstrations of programmatic components such as program costs to employers and to program participants1 completion and placement rates1 credential attainment1 diversity in program participant populations served1 any increases in program participant wages and benefits1 and services provided to employers and program participants4 7#g7 ,a description of potential program participants in the covered apprenticeship program assisted under the award and strategies to support recruitment1 retention1 and completion for such program participants1 including1 to the extent practicable1 nontraditional apprenticeship populations and individuals with barriers to employment4 7#h7 ,a description of strategies to recruit and support employers involved in the covered apprenticeship program4 7#i7 ,assurances that the eligible entity will-- 7,a7 provide information to the ,administrator1 as requested1 for such evaluations as the ,administrator may carry out2 7,b7 make program performance data collected under section #aca for the covered apprenticeship program assisted under the award available 7in accordance with applicable data privacy laws1 including section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g7 and section #e of this ,act7 to independent evaluators to enable the evaluators to prepare the evaluations and research reports described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #bjc7;a72 and 7,c7 coordinate the apprenticeship modernization project carried out under the award with a ,state apprenticeship agency1 if such agency exists in the ,state where the eligible entity is applying for an award or carrying out the project1 or the ,state office of apprenticeship4 7f7 ,additional application requirements ,the ,administrator shall require an eligible entity applying for an award under this title to include as part of the entity's application referred to in subsection 7e7 the following information1 as applicable3 7#a7 ,creation and expansion activities 7,a7 ,new apprenticeship programs ,an eligible entity applying to create a new apprenticeship program and carry out the purpose described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a77i7 shall include as part of the application a description of employers1 and to the extent practicable1 labor organizations or joint labor-management organizations1 engaged in the program creation4 7,b7 ,expanding apprenticeship programs ,an eligible entity applying to expand an existing apprenticeship program and carry out the purpose described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a77ii7 shall include as part of the application a description of employers engaged in the program expansion4 7,c7 ,creating or expanding pre-apprenticeship programs ,an eligible entity applying to create or expand a pre-apprenticeship program and carry out the purpose described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a77iii7 shall include as part of the application a description of-- 7i7 a partnership between the eligible entity and at least one sponsor of an apprenticeship program2 and 7ii7 an existing partnership with an employer acting in either an advisory capacity or actively participating in the pre-apprenticeship program4 7,d7 ,creating or expanding youth apprenticeship programs ,an eligible entity applying to create or expand a youth apprenticeship program and carry out the purpose described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a77iv7 shall include as part of the application a description of-- 7i7 an existing partnership with at least one high school offering related instruction for the youth apprenticeship program1 with-- 7,i7 integration into the academic content of the high school diploma requirements2 or 7,,ii7 demonstrated plans for integration of related instruction into that academic content2 and 7ii7 an existing partnership with an employer acting in either an advisory capacity or actively participating in the youth apprenticeship program4 7,e7 ,creating or expanding rural apprenticeship programs ,an eligible entity applying to create or expand a rural apprenticeship program and carry out the purpose described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a77v7 shall include as part of the application a description of how the program will address workforce needs4 7#b7 ,encouraging employer participation 7,a7 ,individuals with barriers to employment ,an eligible entity applying to encourage employer participation in a covered apprenticeship program that targets individuals with barriers to employment and carry out the purpose described in subsection 7a77#a77;,b77i7 shall include as part of the application a description of-- 7i7 specific strategies to target both individuals with barriers to employment and employers for participation in the program2 and 7ii7 a partnership with organizations that assist program participants in accessing supportive services to support recruitment1 retention1 and completion of the program by program participants4 7,b7 ,individuals currently or recently incarcerated ,an eligible entity applying to encourage employer participation in an apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program that targets individuals currently or recently incarcerated and carry out the purpose described in subsection 7a77#a77;,b77i7 shall include as part of their application a description of-- 7i7 a plan to assist the program participants in obtaining the documentation and work authorization necessary to participate in such program2 7ii7 a partnership with an organization that will assist program participants in accessing activities to improve financial literacy and supportive services2 7iii7 how the assessment used to support the placement of potential program participants into the program accurately reflects the program participants' skills and competencies2 7iv7 a plan to provide information about resources to program participants to address mental health or substance abuse issues2 7v7 a partnership with organizations that support-- 7,i7 the transition from incarceration to re-entry1 such as organizations that provide assistance with housing1 transportation1 child care1 and legal services2 and 7,,ii7 successful completion of an apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program2 7vi7 wages and benefits offered to program participants that are commensurate with wages and benefits for similar work in the ,state or local area1 as allowable2 and 7vii7 alignment of the program described in the application with the requirements and benefits of the ,federal ,bonding ,program of the ,department of ,labor and the ,prison ,industry ,enhancement ,certification ,program of the ,bureau of ,justice ,assistance of the ,department of ,justice for employers participating in apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship programs4 7,c7 ,high-need social service-related industries ,an eligible entity applying to encourage employer participation in a covered apprenticeship program in a high-need social service-related industry1 sector1 or occupation and carry out the purpose described in subsection 7a77#a77;,b77ii7 shall include as part of the application a description of wages and benefits offered to program participants4 7,d7 ,small- and medium-sized businesses ,an eligible entity applying to encourage employer participation1 by small- and medium-sized businesses1 in a covered apprenticeship program1 and carry out the purpose described in subsection 7a77#a77;,b77iii7 shall include as part of the application a description of demonstrated success in engaging small- and medium-sized businesses 7such as small businesses owned or controlled by underrepresented individuals such as women1 minorities1 or veterans7 and the ability to recruit employers to participate in related partnerships or programs4 7#c7 ,intermediary awards 7,a7 ,supporting national industry and equity intermediaries ,an eligible entity applying to carry out a purpose described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of subsection 7a77#a77;,c7 for the development or expansion of covered apprenticeship programs1 shall include as part of the application a description of the ability of such entity to convene1 for the purposes of developing or expanding the programs1 a diverse group of industry-specific stakeholders1 which may include employers1 workforce development organizations1 industry associations1 labor groups 7including joint labor-management organizations71 small businesses owned or controlled by underrepresented individuals such as women1 minorities1 or veterans1 and education and training providers with national reach4 7,b7 ,serving programs in a local or regional setting ,an eligible entity applying to carry out the purpose described in subsection 7a77#a77;,c77iii7 for the development or expansion of covered apprenticeship programs shall include as part of the application a description of how such entity will-- 7i7 engage employers1 especially small- and medium-sized businesses1 in the formation or ongoing development of industry or sector partnerships and covered apprenticeship programs2 7ii7 identify the industry or sector partnerships that will be served1 and demonstrate alignment to high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors or occupations2 7iii7 leverage additional resources1 including funding provided through ,federal and non-,federal resources1 for the activities2 and 7iv7 provide services to sponsors of the programs and program participants4 7#d7 ,educational alignment ,an eligible entity applying to carry out the purpose described in subsection 7a77#a77;,d7 shall include as part of the application a description-- 7,a7 that demonstrates the entity is in a partnership with-- 7i7 7,i7 no less than three sponsors or employers2 or 7,,ii7 an industry or sector partnership2 and 7ii7 at least #a of-- 7,i7 an educational service agency2 7,,ii7 a high school2 7,,iii7 a local educational agency2 7,,iv7 ,state educational agency2 7,v7 an ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization1 ,tribal educational agency1 ,tribally controlled college or university1 or ,tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institution1 as applicable2 7,,vi7 a postsecondary educational institution2 7,,vii7 a ,job ,corps center 7as defined in section #adb of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caib772 or 7,,viii7 a ,state higher education agency2 and 7,b7 of a commitment to aligning or increasing the alignment of the related instruction with-- 7i7 the requirements for a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent1 which may be fulfilled through a dual or concurrent enrollment program2 or 7ii7 the requirements for a recognized postsecondary credential1 including the degree requirements for an associate's or bachelor's degree at an accredited postsecondary educational institution4 7g7 ,waivers 7#a7 ,low-density areas ,the ,secretary may waive the requirements of subsection 7e77#d7 for an entity if the entity demonstrates that it serves an area described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a77ii74 7#b7 ,rural apprenticeship programs 7,a7 ,ratios of participants to supervisors 7i7 ,in general ,for the period of #aj years beginning on the date of enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc1 the requirements of section #abb7;e77#g7 shall not apply to an entity if the entity demonstrates that it carries out a rural apprenticeship program under the ,rural ,program4 7ii7 ,high-hazard industries and occupations ,clause 7i7 does not apply to an entity carrying out such an apprenticeship program in a high-hazard industry or occupation1 including an occupation referred to in section #aaa7;b77#e77;,b77ii77,,ii74 7,b7 ,geographic distribution requirements ,the ,secretary may waive the geographic distribution requirements of subsection 7c77#b7 for an entity if the entity demonstrates that it carries out a rural apprenticeship program under the ,rural ,program4 #bjb4 ,uses of funds 7a7 ,general activities ,an eligible entity that receives an award under section #bja for an apprenticeship modernization project-- 7#a7 shall use at least #aj percent of the award funds to provide direct financial assistance to apprentices1 pre-apprentices1 or youth apprentices through grants to support their financial needs to enter1 remain enrolled in1 and complete the covered apprenticeship program assisted through the apprenticeship modernization project1 such as support for the related costs of supplies and equipment1 assessment or licensure fees1 courses1 transportation1 child care1 dependent care1 internet access1 and housing2 and 7#b7 may use funds for any of the following activities3 7,a7 ,to establish or expand partnerships with organizations that provide to program participants in a covered apprenticeship program referred to in paragraph 7#a71 access to financial planning1 mentoring1 and supportive services that are necessary to enable an individual to participate in and complete the program4 7,b7 ,to conduct outreach and recruitment activities for individuals who are potential program participants1 including assessments of such individuals for1 and enrollment of such individuals in1 the program4 7,c7 ,to conduct outreach1 engagement1 recruitment1 and coordination of activities with employers1 industry associations1 labor and joint labor-management organizations1 qualified intermediaries1 education and training providers1 ,state or local workforce agencies1 potential sponsors1 community-based organizations1 communities with high numbers or percentages of nontraditional apprenticeship populations1 small- and medium-sized businesses1 or rural communities1 to establish or expand industry or sector partnerships and the program4 7,d7 ,to carry out requirements for the award1 including program evaluation and reporting requirements4 7,e7 ,to conduct any activities as described in the application that would advance the purposes of the award4 7,f7 ,to support the transition to virtual or remote learning or training1 as necessary and as approved by the registration agency4 7b7 ,additional uses of funds 7#a7 ,creation or expansion activities 7,a7 ,apprenticeship program creation ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja for an activity described in section #bja7;a77#a77;,a77i7 shall use such funds to create a new apprenticeship program1 which may include-- 7i7 creating and providing training and related instruction based on employer engagement2 7ii7 applying apprenticeship frameworks as described in section #aaa7;b77#e77;,b7 to the ,state or local labor market and employer needs2 7iii7 aligning the new program with existing apprenticeship programs2 7iv7 acquiring appropriate equipment1 technology1 and instructional materials aligned with needs addressed by the new program1 including machinery1 testing equipment1 tools1 implements1 hardware and software1 and other new and emerging instructional materials2 and 7v7 investing in supportive services for program participants enrolled in an existing apprenticeship program or an apprenticeship program created under this title4 7,b7 ,apprenticeship program expansion ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja for an activity described in section #bja7;a77#a77;,a77ii7 shall use such funds to expand an existing apprenticeship program1 which may include-- 7i7 expanding and enhancing related instruction2 7ii7 conducting outreach to and engagement with employers for the purposes of the program expansion1 including outreach and engagement for creation or expansion of industry or sector partnerships2 7iii7 preparing additional instructors or mentors needed for the program expansion2 7iv7 building awareness of apprenticeship program opportunities for ,state and local workforce development1 education1 and economic development entities2 7v7 providing commensurate wages1 to wages for on-the-job training1 for program participants during related instruction1 as applicable2 and 7vi7 investing in supportive services for program participants enrolled in an existing apprenticeship program or an apprenticeship program expanded under this title4 7,c7 ,pre-apprenticeship programs ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja for an activity described in section #bja7;a77#a77;,a77iii7 shall use such funds to create a new pre-apprenticeship program or expand an existing pre-apprenticeship program1 which may include-- 7i7 coordinating pre-apprenticeship program activities with the sponsor of an apprenticeship program in a high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sector or occupation1 including the creation or expansion of work-based learning opportunities1 and establishing articulation agreements for those who successfully complete a pre-apprenticeship to earn academic credit and enroll in an apprenticeship program2 7ii7 creating1 expanding1 or integrating related instruction and work-based learning1 which may include training in the workplace1 and supporting partnerships to create opportunities for pre-apprentices to earn academic credit at a postsecondary educational institution for skills and competencies acquired during the pre-apprenticeship program2 7iii7 providing program participants with career exploration and career planning activities and with exploration of postsecondary opportunities1 including apprenticeship programs2 7iv7 with respect to program participants without a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent1 paying the costs affiliated with acquiring such equivalent1 and the costs of any related assessments of potential pre-apprentices or active pre-apprentices1 including assessments that would verify the attainment of foundational knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in an apprenticeship program2 7v7 development or expansion of partnerships with organizations that assist program participants in accessing supportive services1 which may include access during the #ab-month period after the conclusion of the pre-apprenticeship program involved2 7vi7 providing wages1 commensurate to the wages for the linked apprenticeship program1 for pre-apprentices as they participate in the pre-apprenticeship program1 as appropriate2 7vii7 paying the cost of related instruction or assessment or licensure fees associated with the pre-apprenticeship program1 as appropriate2 7viii7 providing stipends to pre-apprentices enrolled in a pre-apprenticeship program to cover costs or out-of-pocket expenses resulting from the program such as assessments and fees for industry-recognized credentials or driver's licenses during the time of that enrollment2 or 7ix7 creating or expanding industry or sector partnerships to support the pre-apprenticeship program and to provide additional opportunities to the pre-apprentices4 7,d7 ,youth apprenticeship programs ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja for an activity described in section #bja7;a77#a77;,a77iv7 shall use such funds to create a new youth apprenticeship program or expand an existing youth apprenticeship program1 which may include-- 7i7 paying for the costs associated with curriculum development and alignment of that curriculum with recognized postsecondary credentials 7which may be industry-recognized credentials71 high school graduation requirements1 and related instruction1 including curriculum development for dual or concurrent enrollment2 7ii7 providing to employers1 and to the extent practicable1 labor organizations and joint labor-management organizations1 technical assistance to support the participation of youth apprentices under the age of #ah2 7iii7 integrating work-based and academic learning1 which may include training in the workplace2 7iv7 providing program participants with career exploration and career planning activities and with exploration of postsecondary opportunities such as apprenticeship programs2 7v7 providing technical assistance to support the participation of small- and medium-sized businesses in the youth apprenticeship program2 7vi7 developing or expanding partnerships with organizations that assist program participants in accessing supportive services1 which may include access during the #ab-month period after the conclusion of the youth apprenticeship program2 7vii7 providing teachers1 career guidance and academic counselors1 school leaders1 school administrators1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and paraprofessionals with professional development opportunities to build an understanding of apprenticeship opportunities available to students1 including experiential opportunities like externships2 or 7viii7 providing stipends to youth apprentices enrolled in a youth apprenticeship program to cover costs of out-of-pocket expenses resulting from the program for fees for driver's licenses during the time of that enrollment4 7,e7 ,rural apprenticeship programs ,to facilitate participation in a rural apprenticeship program1 an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja for an activity described in section #bja7;a77#a77;,a77v7-- 7i7 shall use the funds to provide assistance to program participants enrolled in an rural apprenticeship program to cover costs including-- 7,i7 costs of housing2 7,,ii7 costs of transportation to and from the work site or another rural apprenticeship program site2 7,,iii7 costs of child care and elder care1 fees associated with the attainment of a driver's license1 and out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of participation in the rural apprenticeship program2 7,,iv7 technology and internet connectivity costs and costs of programs to facilitate remote and distance learning2 and 7,v7 costs approved by the ,state apprenticeship agency or ,state office of apprenticeship to meet the goals of the ,rural ,program2 7ii7 shall use the funds to provide assistance to education and training providers in an apprenticeship program to cover costs described in clause 7i72 7iii7 if the entity carries out an existing apprenticeship program in a rural area1 may use the funds to expand 7including addressing barriers to participation in7 the existing program2 and 7iv7 if the entity receives an award under the ,rural ,program to create a new rural apprenticeship program in a rural area-- 7,i7 may use the funds to pay for collaborative activities with an entity carrying out an existing program in that rural area2 and 7,,ii7 shall use the funds to coordinate activities with each such existing entity so that the new rural apprenticeship program does not duplicate the activities of the entity or create redundant activities4 7#b7 ,incentive funds 7,a7 ,barriers to employment ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja1 for an activity described in section #bja7;a77#a77;,b77i7 that targets individuals with barriers to employment1 shall use such funds to encourage employer participation in a covered apprenticeship program1 which may include-- 7i7 providing financial assistance to employers to assist in paying for costs related to the covered apprenticeship program involved1 such as the costs of training incumbent workers for participation as mentors or employees supervising on-the-job learning2 7ii7 assisting in paying for the cost of related instruction1 assessment or licensure fees1 or wages during related instruction for program participants2 and 7iii7 establishing or expanding partnerships with organizations that assist program participants in accessing supportive services to support recruitment1 retention1 and completion1 including providing access to supplies and equipment necessary to begin the program4 7,b7 ,individuals impacted by the justice system ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja for an activity described in section #bja7;a77#a77;,b77i7 that targets formerly incarcerated individuals shall use such funds to encourage employer participation in a covered apprenticeship program1 which may include-- 7i7 providing financial assistance to employers to assist in paying for costs related to the program1 such as the costs of training incumbent workers for participation as mentors or employees supervising on-the-job learning2 or 7ii7 assisting in paying for the cost of related instruction1 assessment or licensure fees1 or wages during related instruction for program participants4 7,c7 ,high-need social service-related industries ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja for an activity described in section #bja7;a77#a77;,b77ii7 shall use such funds to encourage employer participation in a covered apprenticeship program in high-need social service-related industries1 sectors1 or occupations1 which may include-- 7i7 providing financial assistance to employers to assist in paying for costs related to the program1 such as training incumbent workers as mentors or employees providing on-the-job training2 7ii7 assisting in paying for the cost of related instruction1 assessment or licensure fees1 or wages during related instruction for program participants2 7iii7 establishing or expanding partnerships with organizations that assist program participants in accessing supportive services to support recruitment1 retention1 and completion1 including providing access to supplies and equipment necessary to begin the program2 or 7iv7 aligning such program with career pathways and opportunities for advancement along such career pathways4 7,d7 ,in-demand industry sector or occupation awards for small- and medium-sized businesses ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja for an activity described in section #bja7;a77#a77;,b77iii7 shall use such funds to encourage participation of small- and medium-sized businesses in a covered apprenticeship program1 which may include-- 7i7 providing financial assistance to employers to assist in paying for costs related to the program1 such as the costs of training incumbent workers for participation as mentors or employees supervising on-the-job learning2 7ii7 assisting in paying for the cost of related instruction1 assessment or licensure fees1 or wages during related instruction for program participants2 7iii7 providing technical assistance to small- and medium-sized businesses on the program registration process and on leveraging other available funds to support carrying out the program2 or 7iv7 establishing or expanding partnerships to support covered apprenticeship program development or expansion1 including establishing or expanding industry or sector partnerships to ensure inclusion of small- and medium-sized businesses4 7#c7 ,intermediary awards 7,a7 ,national ,industry and ,equity ,intermediaries ,a qualified intermediary described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of section #bja7;a77#a77;,c7 that receives funds under section #bja for an activity described in section #bja7;a77#a77;,c7 shall use such funds to carry out activities at a national level for the development or expansion of a covered apprenticeship program1 which may include-- 7i7 creating partnerships and developing collaborative activities with employers1 workforce development organizations1 industry associations1 labor organizations1 and education and training providers to help multiple employers make education and training more affordable and accelerate the expansion of a covered apprenticeship program2 7ii7 assisting employers in expanding a covered apprenticeship program1 developing such a program1 and working together to create a pipeline of skilled workers2 7iii7 increasing the participation and completion of nontraditional apprenticeship populations in a covered apprenticeship program1 which may include-- 7,i7 supporting the development1 implementation1 and scaling of plans and practices2 and 7,,ii7 identifying1 developing1 and disseminating effective program tools and strategies2 7iv7 providing national activities to increase awareness of and access to the program1 including providing strategic marketing and outreach1 technology improvements1 and innovations1 that make it easier for employers to start such a program and for individuals to connect with program opportunities2 7v7 developing and disseminating training or related instruction that is associated with the program or is for curriculum improvements that align with the requirements of the program and related learning assessments2 or 7vi7 providing industry employees or potential employees with a clear understanding of future career paths and the skills needed to succeed1 along with cost-effective ways of acquiring those skills through the program4 7,b7 ,local intermediaries ,a qualified intermediary described in section #bja7;a77#a77;,c77iii7 that receives funds under section #bja for an activity described in section #bja7;a77#a77;,c7 shall use such funds to carry out activities at a local or regional level for the development or expansion of a covered apprenticeship program through the establishment or expansion of a sector-based partnership1 which may include-- 7i7 providing training or related instruction that is associated with the covered apprenticeship program or is for curriculum improvements that align with the requirements of the program and related learning assessments2 7ii7 engaging with local education and training providers to support1 for the program1 related instruction aligned with the needs of high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors and occupations1 and to the extent practicable1 support the provision of academic credit for related instruction for the program2 7iii7 providing services1 including business engagement1 classroom instruction1 and development of partnerships with organizations that assist program participants in accessing supportive services 7which may include access during the #ab-month period after the conclusion of the other activities of the program72 7iv7 providing technical assistance on the registration process for a sponsor of the program2 7v7 connecting businesses1 labor organizations1 or joint labor-management organizations with education and training providers to develop related instruction to complement the on-the-job learning portion of the program2 7vi7 training incumbent workers for participation as mentors or employees supervising on-the-job learning in the program2 and 7vii7 providing career exposure1 career planning1 and career awareness activities for program participants4 7#d7 ,educational alignment awards ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja for an activity described in section #bja7;a77#a77;,d7 shall use such funds to strengthen alignment between sponsors of a covered apprenticeship program and education and training providers in secondary1 postsecondary1 or adult education systems1 including alignment relating to diploma 7or its recognized equivalent71 degree1 and credential requirements1 which may include-- 7,a7 creating curricula or aligning the related instruction for the covered apprenticeship program to requirements for a high school diploma 7or its recognized equivalent7 or an associate's or bachelor's degree1 including through providing for-- 7i7 dual enrollment in a youth apprenticeship program and a program for such a diploma or degree1 with academic credit toward the diploma or degree from participation in the youth apprenticeship program2 7ii7 articulation agreements2 or 7iii7 credit transfer agreements2 7,b7 creating or expanding career pathways aligned with the covered apprenticeship program2 7,c7 providing teachers1 career guidance and academic counselors1 school leaders1 school administrators1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and paraprofessionals with professional development opportunities to build an understanding of opportunities in the covered apprenticeship program available to students and enable individuals receiving the professional development to incorporate such opportunities into academic content and offerings2 7,d7 offering assessments of prior learning1 and encouraging arrangements that include credit for prior learning to grant advanced standing in the covered apprenticeship program and academic credit towards an associate's or bachelor's degree2 and 7,e7 training incumbent workers for participation as mentors or employees supervising on-the-job learning in the program4 7#e7 ,coordination of activities ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja to create a new apprenticeship program1 pre-apprenticeship program1 or youth apprenticeship program shall use such funds to coordinate activities with existing sponsors of apprenticeship programs1 pre-apprenticeship programs1 or youth apprenticeship programs1 respectively in the ,state so that the new program does not duplicate the activities of the sponsor or create redundant activities4 #bjc4 ,evaluations of activities 7a7 ,recipient reports ,each recipient of an award under this title shall-- 7#a7 provide for an independent evaluation of the apprenticeship modernization project carried out under this title during the award period1 with funds made available through the award2 7#b7 provide for an annual report and for a final report at the conclusion of the award period1 which include-- 7,a7 a description of how the funds received through the award were used and how the uses of funds aligned with the description in the application specified in section #bja7;e77#e77;,c72 7,b7 in the case of an eligible entity that is required to report data under section #aca7;b77#a71 the data collected under such section for the programs involved on an annual basis2 7,c7 the total number of active program participants served through covered apprenticeship programs assisted under the apprenticeship modernization project2 7,d7 the total number of program participants in those programs that obtained unsubsidized employment in a field related to the occupation in which the program participants worked during the covered apprenticeship program2 7,e7 the total number of program participants that completed those programs in which the program participants were enrolled2 7,f7 the average time for a program participant to complete each of those programs1 as compared to the hours required by program standards description under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #abc7;b72 7,g7 for each of those programs1 the average cost per program participant during the most recent program year and the #c preceding program years2 7,h7 for each of those programs1 the percentage of program participants who received support services2 and 7,i7 the performance data described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,h71 disaggregated-- 7i7 by the program type 7apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or youth apprenticeship program7 involved2 and 7ii7 by race1 ethnicity1 sex1 age1 and whether the program participant is an individual with a barrier to employment2 and 7#c7 submit each report under paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 to the registration agency involved2 and 7,b7 to the ,administrator4 7b7 ,administrator evaluations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall prepare-- 7,a7 not later than #cf months after the date of enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc1 an interim evaluation on the activities carried out under awards made under this title2 and 7,b7 not later than #fj months after the date of enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbc1 a final evaluation containing the results of those activities4 7#b7 ,contents ,such evaluations shall address1 for the apprenticeship modernization project carried out under each award under this title1 the general effectiveness of the activities of the project in relation to their cost1 including the extent to which the activities-- 7,a7 improve the participation in1 retention in1 and completion of covered apprenticeship programs assisted through the project1 by nontraditional apprenticeship populations2 7,b7 to the extent feasible1 increase the levels of total employment1 of attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials1 and of measurable skills1 by program participants in the covered apprenticeship program assisted by the project above the levels that would have existed in the absence of such activities2 7,c7 respond to the needs reflected in ,state1 regional1 or local labor market data2 7,d7 prepare such program participants for high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industries or occupations2 and 7,e7 reach a wide variety of industry sectors and occupations4 7#c7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the completion of the interim evaluation and the final evaluation described in this subsection1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate an interim report summarizing the findings of the interim evaluation1 and a final report summarizing the findings of the final evaluation1 respectively4 7#d7 ,public access ,the ,administrator shall make the interim and final reports available on a publicly accessible website not later than #fj days after the completion of the interim report and not later than #fj days after the completion of the final report1 respectively4 #bjd4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title-- 7#a7 #cej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#b7 #dej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#c7 #eej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#d7 #fej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7#e7 #gej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 7b7 ,reservation for ,rural ,apprenticeship ,demonstration ,program ,for each fiscal year specified in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall reserve #dj1jjj1jjj from the amount appropriated under subsection 7a71 to carry out section #bja7;a77#a77;,a77v74 #bje4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,apprenticeship modernization project ,the term apprenticeship modernization project means a set of activities described in a clause1 or subparagraph 7,d71 of section #bja7;a77#a7 for which an eligible entity receives an award under section #bja4 7#b7 ,award ,the term award means a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 7#c7 ,covered apprenticeship program ,the term covered apprenticeship program means an apprenticeship program1 pre-apprenticeship program1 or youth apprenticeship program in the national apprenticeship system4 7#d7 ,existing1 new ,the terms existing and new1 used with respect to a program1 initiative1 or partnership1 means a program1 initiative1 or partnership 7respectively7 that existed or was new 7respectively7 as of the date of the corresponding application under section #bja4 7#e7 ,indigenous person ,the term ,indigenous person means-- 7,a7 an ,indian1 as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd72 and 7,b7 a ,native ,hawaiian1 as defined in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 7#f7 ,supportive services ,the term supportive services means services such as transportation1 child care1 dependent care1 housing1 and needs-related payments1 that are necessary to enable an individual to participate in activities authorized under this title4 4 #d4 ,conforming amendments 7a7 ,american ,competitiveness and ,workforce ,improvement ,act of #aiih ,section #dad7;c7 of the ,american ,competitiveness and ,workforce ,improvement ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbd;a7 is repealed4 7b7 ,immigration and ,nationality ,act ,section #bhf7s77#b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acef7s77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking for job training and inserting for programs under the national apprenticeship system2 and 7#b7 by striking for demonstration programs and projects described in section #dad7;c7 of the ,american ,competitiveness and ,workforce ,improvement ,act of #aiih and inserting to carry out title ,,ii of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act4 7c7 ,transition provision ,notwithstanding the repeal and amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b71 each eligible entity that received a grant under section #dad7;c7 of the ,american ,competitiveness and ,workforce ,improvement ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbd;a71 as such section was in effect before ,october #a1 #bjbd-- 7#a7 shall continue to receive funds in accordance with the terms of such grant2 and 7#b7 may not receive any additional funds under such section after the expiration of such grant4