,,ii #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bcfc ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #ah1 #bjbc,mr4 ,hickenlooper 7for himself and ,mr4 ,braun7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to promote and expand high-quality youth apprenticeship programs and provide support and incentives to help employees establish such programs4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,youth ,apprenticeship ,advancement ,act4 #b4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are-- 7#a7 to promote and expand high-quality youth apprenticeship programs that-- 7,a7 strengthen the transition from high school to employment and postsecondary education in high-skill1 high-wage1 and in-demand industry sectors and occupations2 7,b7 serve all youth1 including youth with barriers to access to1 participation in1 and completion of youth apprenticeship programs2 and 7,c7 lead to rewarding1 longer-term careers and success in the labor market2 and 7#b7 to provide support and incentives to help employers establish high-quality youth apprenticeships to meet their needs for skilled workers and diversify their workforces4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,award ,the term award means a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 7#b7 ,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#c7 ,,cte terms ,the terms area career and technical education school1 ,tribally controlled college or university1 ,tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institution1 and work-based learning have the meanings given the terms in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7#d7 ,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 a dual or concurrent enrollment program2 7,d7 an educational service agency2 7,e7 a high school2 7,f7 a local educational agency or ,state educational agency2 7,g7 a ,tribal educational agency1 ,tribally controlled college or university1 or ,tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institution2 7,h7 an institution of higher education2 7,i7 a ,historically ,black ,college or ,university1 meaning a part ,b institution as defined in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa772 7,j7 a minority-serving institution2 7,k7 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,l7 a related integrated instruction provider1 including a qualified intermediary acting as a related integrated instruction provider as approved by the ,office of ,apprenticeship or a ,state apprenticeship agency recognized by the ,secretary2 and 7,m7 a consortium of entities described in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,l74 7#e7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a partnership that shall include-- 7,a7 #a or more ,state educational agencies or local educational agencies2 7,b7 #a or more youth apprenticeship program sponsors1 which may be employers2 and 7,c7 entities or officials from not fewer than #b categories consisting of the following3 7i7 ,a ,governor of a ,state1 including a ,governor acting through #a or more ,state agencies4 7ii7 ,a ,state workforce development board or ,state workforce agency1 or a local workforce development board or local workforce agency4 7iii7 ,an education and training provider1 or a consortium thereof4 7iv7 ,a ,state vocational rehabilitation agency4 7v7 ,a qualified intermediary4 7vi7 ,an industry or sector partnership1 a group of employers1 a trade association1 or a professional association4 7vii7 ,a labor organization or joint-labor management organization4 7viii7 ,an ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization1 or ,urban ,indian organization4 7ix7 ,a nonprofit entity1 such as a community-based organization1 human or youth services provider1 or economic development organization4 7#f7 ,,esea terms 7,a7 ,in general ,the terms dual or concurrent enrollment program1 early college high school1 educational service agency1 high school1 local educational agency1 regular high school diploma1 and ,state educational agency have the meanings given the terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7,b7 ,challenging ,state academic standards ,the term challenging ,state academic standards has the meaning given the term in section #aaaa7;b77#a77;,a7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#a77;,a774 7,c7 ,students with the most significant cognitive disabilities ,the term students with the most significant cognitive disabilities means such students1 within the meaning of section #aaaa7;b77#a77;,e77i7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#a77;,e77i774 7#g7 ,evidence-based ,the term evidence-based1 used with respect to a practice or approach1 means a youth apprenticeship1 postsecondary education1 or career-related strategy or intervention that meets subparagraph 7,a77i7 or subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 of subparagraph 7,a77ii7 of section #haja7ba7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7ba774 7#h7 ,indian ,tribe2 ,tribal organization ,the terms ,indian ,tribe and ,tribal organization have the meanings given the terms 7without regard to capitalization7 in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#i7 ,interim credential ,the term interim credential means a credential issued by a local educational agency1 secondary school1 institution of higher education1 sponsor of a youth apprenticeship program1 or industry-recognized third party1 or the ,office of ,apprenticeship or a ,state apprenticeship agency recognized by the ,secretary1 upon request of the sponsor1 as certification of a regular high school diploma1 competency1 or a recognized postsecondary credential by a youth apprentice during participation in a youth apprenticeship program4 7#aj7 ,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#aa7 ,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#ab7 ,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 with respect to an established youth apprenticeship program1 comprise less than #be percent of the program participants in that 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#ac7 ,outlying area ,the term outlying area means ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7#ad7 ,postsecondary education and career guidance and counseling ,the term postsecondary education and career guidance and counseling means guidance and counseling that provides students1 and as appropriate1 parents or legal guardians-- 7,a7 access to information about career awareness1 exploration opportunities1 and planning with respect to a student's academic and occupational future along career pathways2 7,b7 information about career options1 financial aid1 apprenticeship and other work-based learning opportunities1 postsecondary education options1 dual or concurrent enrollment programs and early college programs1 and financial literacy1 as appropriate2 and 7,c7 information about supportive services that increase enrollment1 retention1 and completion in youth apprenticeship programs4 7#ae7 ,qualified intermediary ,the term qualified intermediary means a nonprofit entity that demonstrates expertise and experience in serving participants1 employers1 and schools by-- 7,a7 building1 sustaining1 measuring1 and improving the quality and performance of youth apprenticeship programs2 7,b7 assisting in the design1 approval1 registration1 and implementation of youth apprenticeship programs1 including program development1 and meeting program requirements1 including registration and reporting requirements2 7,c7 in collaboration with #a or more ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 or institutions of higher education included in the eligible entity1 providing collaborative professional development activities such as training for workplace supervisors1 mentors1 counselors1 and teachers1 instructors1 and other educators2 7,d7 supporting the recruitment for1 retention in1 and completion of youth apprenticeship programs by potential or enrolled youth apprentices1 including youth apprentices who are from low-income backgrounds or members of nontraditional apprenticeship populations2 7,e7 developing and providing personalized youth apprentice supports1 including by partnering with organizations to provide access to or referrals for supportive services1 financial literacy1 and other support based upon needs of potential or enrolled youth apprentices2 7,f7 supporting collaboration or partnerships among the partners of the eligible entity2 or 7,g7 serving as a program sponsor4 7#af7 ,related integrated instruction ,the term related integrated instruction means instruction in technical subjects1 related to the occupation in which a youth apprentice engages in work-based learning during a youth apprenticeship program1 that-- 7,a7 concerns essential employability skills2 7,b7 supports successful participation in and completion of the youth apprenticeship program accomplished through integrated and aligned classroom instruction2 and 7,c7 may include occupational courses1 or other instruction approved by the involved ,state educational agency or local educational agency4 7#ag7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#ah7 ,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 youth apprenticeship program is registered or is to be registered under the ,national ,apprenticeship ,system2 and 7,b7 that assumes responsibility for the implementation of such a program4 7#ai7 ,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#bj7 ,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#ba7 ,state vocational rehabilitation agency ,the term ,state vocational rehabilitation agency means a designated ,state agency or designated ,state unit1 as the case may be1 as such terms are defined in section #g of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gje74 7#bb7 ,state workforce agency ,the term ,state 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#bc7 ,tribal educational agency ,the term ,tribal educational agency has the meaning given the term 7without regard to capitalization7 in section #facb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdeb74 7#bd7 ,urban ,indian organization ,the term ,urban ,indian organization has the meaning given the term in the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #afjc74 7#be7 ,,wioa terms ,the terms career pathway1 in-demand industry sector or occupation1 individual with a disability1 industry or sector partnership1 institution of higher education1 recognized postsecondary credential1 and supportive services have the meanings given in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#bf7 ,youth ,the term youth means an individual who is not younger than age #af or older than age #bb4 7#bg7 ,youth apprentice ,the term youth apprentice means a youth who is-- 7,a7 not younger than age #af or older than age #bb2 7,b7 participating in a youth apprenticeship program2 and 7,c7 enrolled in or returning to high school at the start of the program4 7#bh7 ,youth apprenticeship agreement ,the term youth apprenticeship agreement means a written agreement under section #aja that is agreed to by each of the following3 7,a7 ,a youth4 7,b7 ,the youth's parent or legal guardian1 as applicable4 7,c7 ,one or more local educational agencies4 7,d7 ,the youth apprenticeship sponsor1 which may be an employer for a youth apprenticeship4 7,e7 ,as appropriate1 a qualified intermediary for a youth apprenticeship4 7,f7 ,as appropriate1 one or more institutions of higher education4 7,g7 ,as appropriate1 one or more employers4 7#bi7 ,youth apprenticeship program ,the term youth apprenticeship program means an apprenticeship program registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq47 that-- 7,a7 is designed for youth not younger than age #af or older than age #bb who at the start of the program are enrolled in or returning to high school2 and 7,b7 meets the standards described in section #ajb4 ,i ,youth apprenticeship programs #aja4 ,youth apprenticeship agreements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall require a sponsor to develop a youth apprenticeship agreement1 for each youth apprenticeship program1 that shall-- 7#a7 be the same for each youth apprentice2 7#b7 contain-- 7,a7 the names and signatures of the parties1 as appropriate1 as described in section #c7bh72 7,b7 the term of the youth apprenticeship program2 7,c7 a statement of the number of hours to be spent by the youth apprentice in on-the-job learning and on-the-job training1 in order to complete the program1 if the term of the youth apprenticeship is measured through a time-based or hybrid approach 7as described in section #bi4e7;b77#b77;i7 and 7ii7 of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation772 7,d7 a description of the skill sets to be attained by completion of the program1 including the on-the-job learning and on-the-job training components2 7,e7 a description of the number of hours and form of related integrated instruction provided1 and how such instruction will relate to graduation requirements for the entities referred to in subparagraphs 7,c7 or 7,f7 of section #c7bh71 as applicable2 7,f7 a description of the regular high school diploma or 7for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities7 the ,state-defined alternate diploma aligned to the alternate academic achievement standards described under section #aaaa7;b77#a77;,e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#a77;,e771 or a recognized postsecondary credential1 that the youth apprentice will be eligible to receive upon program completion2 7,g7 a description of the use1 in the program1 of universal design for learning and other evidence-based practices known to support youth with disabilities2 7,h7 a statement of the costs the youth apprentice will incur for participating in the program 7such as costs for equipment1 related integrated instruction1 or assessment or licensure fees72 7,i7 a description of the methods used in the program to measure skill acquisition for a youth apprentice2 7,j7 a description of the mentoring that will be provided to the youth apprentice2 7,k7 a description or timeline explaining the periodic reviews and evaluations of the youth apprentice's performance on the job and in related integrated instruction2 7,l7 a description of the graduated wage scale for wages to be paid to the youth apprentice1 benefits offered to youth apprentices1 and how the wages and benefits compare to ,state1 local1 or regional wages and benefits in the related occupation2 7,m7 a description of the safe work and training environment that will be provided for youth apprentices1 including an environment in compliance with all applicable ,federal and ,state workplace safety and labor laws2 7,n7 a statement of the credit or credential1 which may be an interim credential1 that the youth apprentice will earn during or on completion of the program1 issued by an entity that may be an institution of higher education2 7,o7 a statement of the numeric ratio of youth apprentices to supervisors 7such as journeyworkers1 mentors1 or on-the-job learning instructors1 as applicable7 for the occupation for the youth apprenticeship involved1 which ratio is-- 7i7 based on evidence-based and evidence-informed best practices for supervision1 training1 safety1 and continuity of employment in the occupation1 throughout the work processes of the program1 and of the job site1 department1 or plant involved2 and 7ii7 appropriate for the degree of hazard in different occupation2 and 7,p7 a description of how the program sponsor will promote diversity and equal opportunity for youth apprentices in the program1 and for the industry1 including by supporting the recruitment of1 employment of1 retention of1 and program completion by nontraditional youth apprenticeship populations1 such as women1 people of color1 individuals with disabilities1 individuals from low-income backgrounds1 individuals impacted by the criminal and juvenile justice system1 and disconnected youth1 as applicable4 7b7 ,collective bargaining ,nothing in a youth apprenticeship agreement or this ,act shall operate to invalidate an applicable provision in a collective bargaining agreement1 between employers and employees1 establishing higher standards for programs under the national apprenticeship system4 #ajb4 ,youth apprenticeship program standards 7a7 ,in general ,the sponsor of a youth apprenticeship program shall 7directly or through a partner in an eligible entity7-- 7#a7 provide youth apprentices work-based learning and related integrated instruction that-- 7,a7 combines related integrated instruction with on-the-job training and on-the-job learning in an in-demand industry sector or occupation1 as described in subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,g7 of section #aja7;a77#b72 7,b7 aligns with challenging ,state academic standards or the alternate academic achievement standards 7for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities71 the ,state requirements for completing a regular high school diploma or 7for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities7 the ,state-defined alternate diploma1 postsecondary education standards for the award of academic credit1 and standards for certifying educational attainment through related integrated instruction and work-based learning2 7,c7 may be organized sequentially or concurrently to support learning opportunities1 including being provided through dual or concurrent enrollment programs or through early college high school programs1 or as available1 programs of an institution of higher education2 7,d7 is conducive to work and training in a safe environment in accordance with applicable ,federal and ,state child labor laws2 7,e7 enable youth apprentices to acquire-- 7i7 a regular high school diploma1 or 7for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities7 the ,state-defined alternate diploma aligned to the alternate academic achievement standards described under section #aaaa7;b77#a77;,e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#a77;,e772 7ii7 a ,federal certificate of completion for an apprenticeship under the national apprenticeship system2 7iii7 postsecondary education credit1 as applicable2 and 7iv7 an industry-recognized postsecondary credential1 as applicable2 7#b7 lead to careers in high-skill1 high-wage1 and in-demand industry sectors and occupations in the local or regional labor market and an increase in the prospects for youth1 especially youth who are from low-income backgrounds or who are members of nontraditional apprenticeship populations1 to obtain employment in careers in high-skill1 high-wage1 and in-demand industry sectors and occupations2 7#c7 pay wages to youth apprentices based on a progressively increasing1 clearly defined schedule of wages that is linked to the acquisition of competencies1 consistent with the youth apprenticeship agreements2 7#d7 establish1 maintain1 and develop strong partnerships and engagement with industry in a manner that ensures that youth apprentices complete the youth apprenticeship program and acquire credentials described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of paragraph 7#a77;,e7 that demonstrate the acquisition of skills and knowledge needed by employers2 7#e7 provide individualized career counseling1 counseling about postsecondary education1 and academic counseling1 including tutoring1 mentoring1 and ongoing reviews and assessments of skill acquisition1 of performance on the job1 and of performance in related integrated instruction1 as described in section #aja7;a77#b72 7#f7 provide youth apprentices with supportive services and other services to recruit and retain the youth apprentices1 and assure their persistence in and completion of the program2 and 7#g7 provide collaborative professional development services to workplace supervisors1 mentors1 teachers1 counselors1 and other staff to develop and maintain a well-integrated1 high-performing program4 ,,ii ,youth apprenticeship advancement fund #bja4 ,youth apprenticeship advancement fund 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education and the ,advisory ,committee on ,apprenticeship1 shall use funds made available under section #bhf7s77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acef7s77#b77;,a77ii77 to make awards to eligible entities to assist the eligible entities by paying for the program share of the cost of carrying out youth apprenticeship programs1 including by supporting an evidence-based approach to assist youth1 particularly youth who are from low-income backgrounds or who are members of non-traditional apprenticeship populations-- 7#a7 acquire academic and occupational skills by completing-- 7,a7 the requirements for a regular high school diploma1 or 7for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities7 a ,state-defined alternate diploma aligned to the alternate academic achievement standards described under section #aaaa7;b77#a77;,e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#a77;,e772 7,b7 a certificate of completion in recognition of successful completion of the program1 evidenced by an appropriate certificate issued by the ,national ,apprenticeship ,system2 7,c7 college credit1 as appropriate2 and 7,d7 the remaining requirements of a youth apprenticeship program2 7#b7 transition1 after completion of a youth apprenticeship program1 to full-time unsubsidized employment or continued postsecondary education2 7#c7 earn an industry-recognized postsecondary credential2 and 7#d7 earn college credit towards a degree from an institution of higher education1 as applicable4 7b7 ,duration ,the duration of any award made under subsection 7a7 shall be for a period of not more than #e years4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,form and procedure ,an eligible entity that desires to receive an award under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,minimum requirements ,the ,secretary shall require that an application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 the youth apprenticeship agreement the eligible entity intends to use2 7,b7 a description of1 as applicable-- 7i7 outreach and marketing activities for the youth apprenticeship program1 to be carried out with an emphasis on increasing access to1 and equity and diversity in1 the youth apprenticeship program2 7ii7 the experience and expertise of the eligible entity and roles that partners in the entity will play in carrying out administration and operations activities of the youth apprenticeship program2 7iii7 incentives to be provided to the partners of the eligible entity to participate in the youth apprenticeship program1 such as incentives for costs related to program development1 staffing for mentors and supervisors1 provision of academic or related integrated instruction1 or the establishment of an industry or sector partnership or a consortium of small and medium-sized businesses to support participation of employers2 and 7iv7 how public and private funds that are not provided under the award will be leveraged-- 7,i7 to assist with the establishment1 maintenance1 and sustainability of the youth apprenticeship program2 and 7,,ii7 to support the youth apprenticeship program in a cost-effective manner2 and 7,c7 for an eligible entity proposing a youth apprenticeship program in an occupation that is hazardous or detrimental for minors1 a description of how the entity will ensure compliance with applicable ,federal and ,state labor laws regarding the employment of minors1 including laws relating to such an occupation and the requirements for the apprentice exemption and1 as applicable1 the student-learner exemption1 and ensure the safety of youth apprentices1 especially those under the age of #ah1 which-- 7i7 shall include appropriate safety instruction at the high school and at the workplace2 7ii7 may include modifying on-the-job training1 including delaying or reordering training components or acquisition of competencies while youth apprentices are under the age of #ah2 and 7iii7 may include modifying related integrated instruction to include modified practical training to promote the safe training of youth apprentices4 7d7 ,selection criteria ,for an eligible entity to receive an award under this section1 the entity and the entity's proposed youth apprenticeship program shall meet such selection criteria as the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall establish under this section1 including-- 7#a7 the qualifications1 demonstrated capacity1 or potential of the eligible entity1 including the partners of the eligible entity1 for developing and carrying out a successful1 inclusive1 youth apprenticeship program that leads to success in high-skill1 high-wage careers in in-demand industry sectors or occupations2 7#b7 the extent to which the eligible entity proposes to coordinate activities among the partners of the eligible entity to carry out a youth apprenticeship program2 7#c7 criteria related to-- 7,a7 geographic diversity1 such as urban1 suburban1 and rural populations served2 and 7,b7 innovative partnerships1 targeted industries1 or occupations2 and 7#d7 such other criteria as the ,secretary determines necessary4 7e7 ,priority and distribution 7#a7 ,priority ,in making awards under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity-- 7,a7 proposing to serve a high number or high percentage of participants who are members of non-traditional apprenticeship populations2 and 7,b7 providing opportunities in high-wage1 high-skill1 and in-demand industry sectors or occupations4 7#b7 ,geographic distribution ,in making awards under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 ensure a geographically diverse distribution of such awards1 including a geographically diverse distribution among regions of the ,united ,states and among urban1 suburban1 sparsely populated1 and rural areas4 7f7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity that receives an award under this section shall use the funds to-- 7#a7 carry out activities described in subsection 7c77#b77;,b77i72 7#b7 carry out the youth apprenticeship program1 in accordance with the youth apprenticeship agreement1 except that no funds shall be used for wages for youth apprentices2 and 7#c7 carry out activities described in 7c77#b77;,b77iii71 except that the eligible entity may not use more than #e percent of the funds for these activities4 7g7 ,administration ,an eligible entity that receives an award under this section-- 7#a7 may use not more than #aj percent of the funds made available for administration of the youth apprenticeship program2 7#b7 shall designate the partner that will serve as the fiscal agent for purposes of the award2 and 7#c7 shall leverage public and private funds that are not provided through the award to assist with the establishment1 maintenance1 and sustainability of the youth apprenticeship program4 7h7 ,program share 7#a7 ,in general ,the program share shall be #ge percent of the cost described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,non-program share 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 an eligible entity may provide the non-program share of the cost described in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 from ,federal sources not made available under this ,act1 or non-,federal1 public1 or private organizations2 and 7ii7 in cash or in kind1 fairly evaluated4 7,b7 ,cap on federal funds ,not more than #be percent of the non-program share of the cost described in subsection 7a7 may be made from ,federal sources not made available under this ,act4 7#c7 ,increase in program share ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may increase the program share if the eligible entity demonstrates that exceptional circumstances prevent the entity from providing #be percent of the cost described in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 such as demonstrating that the entity serves a high proportion of participants who members of non-traditional apprenticeship populations2 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 7i7 ,performance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after receipt of the award under this section1 as applicable1 and annually thereafter1 the eligible entity shall submit a report to the ,secretary evaluating the performance and impact of the youth apprenticeship program that1 at minimum1 includes program data on levels of performance achieved with respect to performance indicators described in section #aaf7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,improvement ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cada7;b77#b77;,a77ii77 as applicable1 by participants in the program1 disaggregated by-- 7,a7 race2 7,b7 ethnicity2 7,c7 sex2 7,d7 disability2 and 7,e7 membership in any of the special populations1 as defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7#b7 ,disaggregation ,the disaggregation of data under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be completed without reporting personally identifiable information about an individual participant2 and 7,b7 by any subgroup listed in subparagraph 7,a7 through 7,e7 of paragraph 7#a71 shall not be required in the case where the number of participants in a subgroup is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual participant4 7j7 ,intangible property ,any new work created wholly or in part with funds made available under an award made under this section shall-- 7#a7 be in a format readily accessible and available for open licensing to the public consistent with part #bijj of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation72 and 7#b7 meet1 at a minimum1 conformance to ,level ,,aa of the ,web ,content ,accessibility ,guidelines #b4j of the ,web ,accessibility ,initiative 7or any successor guidelines74 7k7 ,information and referral 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives an award under this section shall provide information to youth described in paragraph 7#b7 regarding adult-serving apprenticeship programs in the ,national ,apprenticeship ,system1 and may refer such youth for possible participation in such programs4 7#b7 ,eligible youth ,a youth is described in this paragraph if the youth-- 7,a7 is not enrolled in school2 7,b7 does not have a regular high school diploma or 7for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities7 the ,state-defined alternate diploma2 7,c7 does not intend to reenroll in secondary school2 and 7,d7 seeks to participate in an apprenticeship program in the ,national ,apprenticeship ,system4 7l7 ,special rule ,no award shall be made under this section for a youth apprenticeship program in an occupation that is hazardous or detrimental for minors for which an apprentice exemption or1 as applicable1 a student-learner exemption1 does not apply4 7m7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,apprentice exemption ,the term apprentice exemption means the exemption described in section #egj4ej7;b7 of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#b7 ,occupation that is hazardous or detrimental for minors ,the term occupation that is hazardous or detrimental for minors means an occupation described in subpart ,e of part #egj of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#c7 ,student-learner exemption ,the term student-learner exemption means the exemption described in section #egj4ej7;c7 of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 ,,iii ,general provisions #cja4 ,administration and technical assistance 7a7 ,funds for administration and technical assistance ,of amounts made available under section #bhf7s77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acef7s77#b77;,a77ii77 to carry out this ,act1 the ,secretary may use a portion of not more than #g percent for-- 7#a7 administration of the program carried out under this ,act2 7#b7 provision of technical assistance1 including the dissemination of resources1 tools1 and promising practices1 to improve program outreach1 information1 and performance2 and 7#c7 evaluation of the program1 as described in subsection 7b71 including data collection4 7b7 ,evaluation 7#a7 ,evaluation ,for the purpose of improving the management and effectiveness of the program carried out under this ,act1 not later than #b years after the first award of funds under this ,act is made1 the ,secretary 7acting through the ,chief ,evaluation ,officer of the ,department of ,labor71 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall-- 7,a7 design and conduct an evaluation to evaluate the effectiveness of the program carried out under this ,act2 and 7,b7 conduct or commission studies to examine ways to expand education and workforce development opportunities for youth1 including youth from low-income backgrounds1 and youth who are members of nontraditional apprenticeship populations1 to learn about and participate in initiatives that result in the receipt of recognized postsecondary credentials and advance the careers of youth in in-demand industry sectors and occupations and emerging industry sectors and occupations4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the completion of the final evaluation report under paragraph 7#a7 by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall transmit the final evaluation 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 7c7 ,other secretarial responsibilities 7#a7 ,information dissemination ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall jointly develop and disseminate information1 in user-friendly formats and easily accessible languages as determined by the ,secretaries1 to ,state and local workforce development boards1 ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies1 ,state vocational rehabilitation agencies1 industry networks1 parent and teacher associations1 and student networks to-- 7,a7 promote alignment between youth apprenticeship programs funded under this ,act and requirements for a regular high school diploma or 7for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities7 the ,state-defined alternate diploma2 7,b7 promote a better understanding of the national apprenticeship system1 youth apprenticeships1 and the value of the apprenticeships in high schools and postsecondary education and career pathways2 7,c7 promote the benefits of the youth apprenticeship programs and ways to effectively align-- 7i7 requirements for youth apprenticeship programs1 including related integrated instruction and training in skills and competencies for occupations suitable for apprenticeship2 and 7ii7 regular high school diploma requirements or 7for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities7 ,state-defined alternate diploma requirements1 and requirements for career and technical education programs1 dual and concurrent enrollment programs1 and early college high school programs2 and 7,d7 promote ways to facilitate transitions1 for students who have completed youth apprenticeships1 to full-time employment in a high-skill1 high-wage1 and in-demand industry sector or occupation1 programs at institutions of higher education leading to an associate1 baccalaureate1 or advanced degree1 or a combination of employment and continued postsecondary education4 7#b7 ,educational alignment ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall promote activities designed to strengthen alignment between programs under the national apprenticeship system1 programs of education and training1 and programs of secondary1 postsecondary1 and adult education1 including degree and credential requirements4 #cjb4 ,conforming amendments ,section #bhf7s77#b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acef7s77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting youth apprenticeships and after fees for2 and 7#b7 by striking all that follows the paragraph heading and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,a sum equal to #ej percent of the amounts deposited into the ,h-#a;,b ,nonimmigrant ,petitioner ,account shall remain available to the ,secretary of ,labor until expended for-- 7i7 grants for job training and related activities described in section #dad7;c7 of the ,american ,competitiveness and ,workforce ,improvement ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbd;a72 and 7ii7 youth apprenticeship awards and administration described in title ,,ii and section #cja of the ,youth ,apprenticeship ,advancement ,act4 7,b7 ,allocation ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall use not less than #ajj1jjj1jjj1 subject to availability1 of the sum described in subparagraph 7,a7 for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbi for awards described in subparagraph 7,a77ii74 4