The Earning Experience Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of Education to establish a pilot program that awards grants to institutions of higher education for a program to provide students with work opportunities.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4876 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4876
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a work-based
learning opportunities pilot grant program.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 28, 2019
Mr. Kilmer (for himself and Ms. Bonamici) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor
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A BILL
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a work-based
learning opportunities pilot grant program.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Earning Experience Act of 2019''.
SEC. 2. PILOT GRANT PROGRAM.
Part C of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C.
1087-51 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 449. WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PILOT GRANT PROGRAM.
``(a) Establishment.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a program
to provide grants to eligible institutions participating under
this part to establish or expand a program to develop work-
based learning positions.
``(2) Limitations.--
``(A) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section
shall be for a period of not more than 4 years, but may
be renewed by the Secretary for a period of 2 years.
``(B) Amount.--A grant under this section may not
be in an amount greater than $1,000,000.
``(b) Application.--To be selected to receive a grant under this
section an eligible institution participating under this part shall
submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner,
and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including
a plan that describes how the eligible institution will establish or
expand a program to develop work-based learning positions that will--
``(1) benefit students who demonstrate exceptional need (as
defined in section 413C(c)(2));
``(2) identify in-demand industry sectors or occupations
(as determined by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, State
departments of labor, and local workforce development boards)
and develop partnerships with employers (including nonprofit
organizations, for-profit firms, or public agencies) in such
sectors or occupations;
``(3) involve participating employers in evaluating and
improving such program;
``(4) track and report academic and employment outcomes for
participating students; and
``(5) be able to continue after the end of the grant term.
``(c) Use of Funds.--Grant funds awarded under this program shall
be used to pay wages for students participating under this program and
develop work-based learning positions that--
``(1) are for a period of at least 12 weeks;
``(2) serve students who demonstrate exceptional need (as
defined in section 413C(c)(2));
``(3) limit administrative work to no more than 25 percent
of such position;
``(4) provide a minimum of 15 hours of work per week during
periods of enrollment and 30 hours per week during periods of
nonenrollment, except such requirement may be waived by the
institution in consultation with a student;
``(5) include career coaching from participating employers
(including, mock interviews, resume writing assistance, and
counseling on applying for and attaining employment); and
``(6) provide participating students with opportunities to
meet with employers in fields or industries related to those of
participating employers.
``(d) Report.--On a date that is before the date on which the
period of the grant received by an eligible institution under this
section terminates, such institution shall submit a report to the
Secretary including--
``(1) the graduation rate or completion rate (as described
under section 485(a)(3)) with respect to students participating
in work-based learning positions under the pilot program; and
``(2) the results of the work-based learning opportunities
program for which such institution received such grant,
including--
``(A) participating students' satisfaction with the
program;
``(B) the types of jobs in which participating
students were employed and the types of duties
performed in such jobs;
``(C) the academic programs of the participating
students;
``(D) the share of participating students who
worked at another job, in addition to the one under the
pilot program;
``(E) the percentage of participating students who,
during the second quarter after completing their
academic program, are in education or training
activities or unsubsidized employment;
``(F) the percentage of participating students
employed in the in-demand industry sectors or
occupations identified under subsection (b)(2) within 2
quarters of completing their academic programs; and
``(G) other items as determined by the Secretary.
``(e) Reservation of Funding for Such Program.--From the amount
appropriated under section 441(b) for a fiscal year and remaining after
the Secretary allocates funds under section 442, the Secretary shall
reserve $30,000,000 to carry out grants under this section.''.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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