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Honoring Vocational Education Act
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2621
Bill 118 hr 2621, also known as the Honoring Vocational Education Act, aims to support and promote vocational education programs in the United States. The bill recognizes the importance of vocational education in preparing students for successful careers in various industries.
The key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for vocational education programs, expanding access to these programs for students of all backgrounds, and promoting partnerships between schools and businesses to ensure that students are receiving relevant and up-to-date training.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the quality of vocational education by establishing standards for curriculum and instruction, as well as providing resources for professional development for teachers in vocational education programs. Overall, the Honoring Vocational Education Act is designed to strengthen and elevate vocational education in the United States, recognizing its importance in preparing students for the workforce and promoting economic growth.
The key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for vocational education programs, expanding access to these programs for students of all backgrounds, and promoting partnerships between schools and businesses to ensure that students are receiving relevant and up-to-date training.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the quality of vocational education by establishing standards for curriculum and instruction, as well as providing resources for professional development for teachers in vocational education programs. Overall, the Honoring Vocational Education Act is designed to strengthen and elevate vocational education in the United States, recognizing its importance in preparing students for the workforce and promoting economic growth.
Congressional Summary of HR 2621
Honoring Vocational Education Act
This bill requires the Bureau of the Census to ensure that the Current Population Survey provides for a separate category of educational attainment for Postsecondary Nondegree Awardees.
Postsecondary Nondegree Awardee is defined as an individual who
- has received a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and a recognized postsecondary credential; and
- has not received an associate, bachelor's, master's, graduate, or professional degree.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2621
Bill HR 2621 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 13, 2023. Bill HR 2621 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 13, 2023. Bill HR 2621's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of April 13, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2621
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2621
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2621
Honoring Vocational Education Act
Honoring Vocational Education Act
To require the Bureau of the Census to add a new educational attainment category to the Current Population Survey.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2621
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