Bill · S. 2802· Senate(119-S-2802)
Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act
- Introduced
- 9/15/2025
- Last activity
- 9/15/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Jon Husted
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act," requires the Secretary of Education to disclose specific information regarding career and technical education. The Secretary must publish data on the Office of Federal Student Aid website regarding program costs, completion times, and employment rates. It also requires information on state opportunities and funding under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. Additionally, the bill mandates that FAFSA applications include a one-page summary of this information and an acknowledgment signature box. This is intended to ensure individuals are aware of career and technical education as an alternative to a 4-year degree.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would students be better off under this?+3
Students benefit from the increased transparency regarding the costs and employment outcomes of various educational paths.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill requires the Secretary of Education to publish specific data on program costs, completion times, and employment rates.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
Providing transparency on vocational training can help young adults make better-informed career and financial decisions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency of Program Data: The Secretary of Education must publish information on average completion time, program cost, and post-graduation employment rates (Section 2(a)(1)(A)). This provides individuals with specific data to help them make informed decisions.
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Awareness of Funding and Opportunities: The bill requires the publication of opportunities in each State to pursue career and technical education and funding available under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Section 2(a)(1)(B)). This helps people identify available paths and financial support.
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Information on Workforce Pell Grants: The Secretary is required to publish information on Workforce Pell Grants authorized under section 401(k) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (Section 2(a)(1)(C)).
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Improved Awareness During Financial Aid Process: The bill amends the FAFSA application to include a one-page summary of career and technical education information and an acknowledgment signature box at the beginning of the application (Section 3). This is intended to ensure individuals are made aware of these programs and related career paths as a viable alternative to a 4-year degree.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Additional Funding Provided: The bill states that no additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out the Act or its amendments (Section 4).
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+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 9/15/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Introduced in Senate
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