Bills · HR 1641
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1641Vocational and technical educationStudent aid and college costs
Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act
INTRO FEB 26· LAST ACTION FEB 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to empower students with more complete information when making crucial decisions about their education and future careers. By highlighting career and technical education (CTE) programs, which often lead to skilled trades and in-demand jobs without requiring a four-year degree, the bill could help address concerns about rising student debt and the relevance of traditional college pathways.
If this bill becomes law, students might be more likely to consider CTE as a viable, potentially less expensive, and quicker route to employment. If it doesn't become law, the information about CTE programs and their funding opportunities may remain less accessible or prominent to students during the financial aid application process, potentially limiting their awareness of these alternatives.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Department of Education to publish detailed information on CTE programs on its website, including average completion time, cost, and post-graduation employment rates.
This provides students and the public with a central, transparent source of data to compare CTE programs and their potential career outcomes.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Department of Education to publish information on state-specific opportunities and federal funding for CTE programs under the Carl D. Perkins Act.
This helps students identify available programs and financial support options in their state, making CTE more accessible.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that the FAFSA application include a one-page summary about CTE programs and an acknowledgment signature box.
This ensures that all students applying for federal financial aid are directly exposed to CTE as a viable alternative to a four-year degree, potentially broadening their educational considerations.
PROVISION 04
Prohibits the authorization of additional funds to carry out the act or its amendments.
This means the Department of Education must implement these changes using existing resources, potentially impacting the speed or scope of implementation.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
40
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 3 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 26
Introduced in House
FEB 26
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1641
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 26, 2025
Last actionFeb 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2025
House BillHR 1641Vocational and technical educationStudent aid and college costs
Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act
INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 26, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
3
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