Bill · H.R. 2465· House(119-HR-2465)
Ensuring Opportunities in Online Training Act
- Introduced
- 3/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Lloyd Smucker
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Ensuring Opportunities in Online Training Act," proposes an amendment to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It specifically addresses the eligibility of providers that deliver training services exclusively online. The bill establishes specific procedures for these online providers regarding how they receive payments. It introduces a requirement for providers to be included on a specific list for a state to ensure proper funding procedures. This ensures that the rules for online training are clearly defined within the existing workforce framework.
Yes
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+1
The bill adds regulatory oversight to online training providers to ensure accountability in fund disbursement.
Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one?+1
The bill provides administrative clarity for online training service providers within the workforce framework.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill introduces a required list of eligible providers, which enhances transparency in training service eligibility.
The opposite
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-1
Limiting eligible online providers may restrict access to training options for those who rely on them.
Would business owners be better off under this?-1
Online training providers may face new barriers to receiving state-allotted funds.
Would students be better off under this?-1
Students may have fewer online training options available due to the new eligibility requirements.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Clarified Procedures: The bill clarifies the procedures regarding the eligibility of online providers of training services by amending Section 122(c) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Payment Ineligibility: An online provider that delivers training services exclusively online and is not located in the State of the local area that approved the services shall be ineligible to receive payment from certain State funds unless they are on a specific list of eligible providers (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-1Good For Low Income Households-1Good For Students-1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 3/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania