Bills · S 1683
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1683Education
PELL Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 8· LAST ACTION MAY 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to make job training more accessible and affordable for people who might not pursue a traditional four-year degree but need specific skills to enter or advance in the workforce. By expanding Pell Grant eligibility to shorter programs, it could help address current shortages of skilled workers in various industries and provide a faster path to employment for many Americans.
If this bill becomes law, more individuals could access crucial training without accumulating significant debt, potentially leading to better-paying jobs and stronger local economies. If it doesn't pass, many low-income students might continue to face financial barriers to enrolling in effective short-term training programs, potentially limiting their career options and contributing to ongoing skills gaps in the economy.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes "Workforce Pell Grants" to help eligible low-income students pay for short-term, career-focused training programs.
This creates a new avenue for federal financial aid specifically for vocational and skills-based education, distinct from traditional degrees.
PROVISION 02
Sets strict eligibility requirements for programs, including a minimum length of 8 weeks and maximum of 15 weeks, and requiring state approval for alignment with high-demand jobs.
These criteria aim to ensure that funded programs are efficient, relevant to workforce needs, and lead to employment in growing sectors.
PROVISION 03
Requires qualifying programs to have a verified completion rate and job placement rate of at least 70% to receive federal funding.
This provision introduces accountability metrics to ensure that programs are effective in helping students finish their training and secure jobs.
PROVISION 04
Caps the tuition and fees of eligible programs so they cannot exceed the "value-added earnings" students typically gain three years after completing the program.
This aims to protect students from high-cost, low-return programs by tying tuition limits to the measurable economic benefit students receive.
PROVISION 05
Students cannot receive both a Workforce Pell Grant and a traditional Pell Grant at the same time, and time spent using a Workforce Pell Grant counts towards a student's overall Pell Grant duration limit.
This prevents double-dipping while ensuring that the new grants operate within the existing Pell Grant framework for lifetime eligibility.
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R· North Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 8
Introduced in Senate
MAY 8
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1683
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 8, 2025
Last actionMay 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025
Senate BillS 1683Education
PELL Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 8, 2025
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READING
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