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Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act
3/21/2025, 3:29 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1641
Bill 119 hr 1641, also known as the "Career and Technical Education Transparency Act," aims to increase transparency and awareness of career and technical education (CTE) programs and funding provided under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. The bill requires the Secretary of Education to disclose information about CTE programs, including data on student outcomes, program effectiveness, and funding allocations.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) include a section where applicants must acknowledge their interest in pursuing a career and technical education. This acknowledgment is intended to encourage more students to consider CTE programs as a viable post-secondary education option.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 1641 seeks to promote CTE programs and provide students with more information and support in pursuing career pathways that align with their interests and skills. By increasing transparency and awareness of CTE opportunities, the bill aims to help students make informed decisions about their education and future career paths.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) include a section where applicants must acknowledge their interest in pursuing a career and technical education. This acknowledgment is intended to encourage more students to consider CTE programs as a viable post-secondary education option.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 1641 seeks to promote CTE programs and provide students with more information and support in pursuing career pathways that align with their interests and skills. By increasing transparency and awareness of CTE opportunities, the bill aims to help students make informed decisions about their education and future career paths.
Congressional Summary of HR 1641
Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act
This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to disclose certain information related to career and technical education.
Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Federal Student Aid within ED to publish on its public website information on (1) career and technical education programs, including average completion time, program cost, and postgraduation employment rate; and (2) opportunities in each state to pursue these programs and obtain Perkins funding.
In addition, ED must include this information and a related acknowledgment signature box on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Current Status of Bill HR 1641
Bill HR 1641 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2025. Bill HR 1641 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 26, 2025. Bill HR 1641's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 26, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1641
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1641
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1641
To require the Secretary of Education to disclose information about career and technical education and funding under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, and require FAFSA applications to include a career and technical education acknowledgment.
To require the Secretary of Education to disclose information about career and technical education and funding under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, and require FAFSA applications to include a career and technical education acknowledgment.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1641
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