Bill · H.R. 7676· House(119-HR-7676)
Career-Connected Learning Pathways Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/25/2026
- Last activity
- 2/25/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Jennifer McClellan
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Career-Connected Learning Pathways Act of 2026 seeks to amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. This legislation authorizes States to develop, publish, and maintain searchable public statewide directories for career and technical education. These directories will include specific information regarding programs of study and career pathways. The bill requires these directories to be updated at least once each program year. Additionally, the bill updates information-sharing requirements for eligible agencies regarding the details of these programs.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would students be better off under this?+4
The bill directly assists students by providing a searchable directory of programs, credentials, and labor market alignments.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
The directory provides critical information for young adults planning their career and postsecondary education paths.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill creates a searchable public directory to make state career and technical education data more accessible to the public.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Access to Information: States can develop a searchable public statewide directory of career and technical education programs of study and career pathways (Section 2(a)). This allows individuals to find specific programs by school district, industry, or available credentials.
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Detailed Program Insights: The bill requires the inclusion of specific program details such as course sequences, work-based learning opportunities, and affiliations with postsecondary institutions or industry partnerships (Section 2(b)). This provides people with a clearer understanding of the educational paths available to them.
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Labor Market Alignment: The directory will include evidence of how programs of study or career pathways align with the needs or projected needs of the labor market (Section 2(b)(10)(I)). This helps individuals choose programs that lead to relevant career opportunities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
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 Students+4Good For Young Adults+3Good For Children+2Good For Low Income Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Small Business Support+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2Improves Internet Access+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 7/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/13/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Rosa DeLauroDemocrat · Connecticut
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Chellie PingreeDemocrat · Maine
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
George WhitesidesDemocrat · California