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HR 1641S 2802119th CongressIn Committee
Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act
Introduced: Feb 26, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-Texas)
EducationLabor & Employment
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Standard Summary
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This legislation mandates the Department of Education to publish detailed career and technical education program information including costs, completion times, and employment outcomes while requiring FAFSA applications to incorporate CTE awareness materials and acknowledgment signatures to promote alternatives to traditional four-year degrees.
Key Points
- 1Requires the Secretary of Education to publish CTE program data including average costs, completion times, and post-graduation employment rates within 60 days of enactment with continuous updates
- 2Mandates FAFSA applications to include a one-page CTE summary and mandatory acknowledgment signature box informing applicants of technical education alternatives to bachelor's degrees
- 3Prohibits additional funding for implementation while leveraging existing Perkins Act resources to highlight state-level CTE opportunities and funding mechanisms
Impact Areas
Prospective college students navigating federal financial aid applicationsCareer and technical education institutions receiving Perkins Act fundingDepartment of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid administrationState workforce development boards and vocational training providers
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