Bill · S. 383· Senate(119-S-383)

JOBS Act of 2025

Age: 68 years

Virginia

Introduced: 2/4/2025
Last activity: 2/4/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsored by: Timothy Kaine
Cosponsors: - 23 - 17

Education

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "JOBS Act of 2025," aims to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term, job training programs. It establishes a new "Job Training Federal Pell Grant" for students enrolled in eligible career and technical education programs. These programs must provide between 150 and 600 clock hours of instruction over a period of 8 to 15 weeks and align with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industries. The bill requires these programs to provide recognized postsecondary credentials that meet employer hiring requirements or licensure prerequisites. It also mandates that the Secretary of Education coordinate data sharing with the Secretary of Labor. The provisions are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would students be better off under this?+7
The bill creates new pathways for students to receive federal aid for short-term, high-demand training programs.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The expansion of Pell Grant eligibility provides direct financial assistance for vocational training to low-income individuals.
Does this make college cost less?+6
The bill extends Pell Grant eligibility to short-term job training programs, increasing financial support for vocational students.