S.Amdt. 1513
What it does: Rewrites page 1646, lines 6–16
Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-IN)What it changes
1 change to S. 744
Rewrites page 1646, lines 6–16
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 1646, lines 6–16 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (5) Job training and related activities.--
Inserted: (A) Allocation.--The Secretary of Education shall allocate 5 percent of the amounts deposited into the STEM Education and Training Account to the Secretary of Labor for grants awarded under section 414(c) of division C of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2916a) to provide job training and related activities for workers, which may include providing such training and activities for veterans and their spouses.
Inserted: (B) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under that section 414(c) with amounts made available under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Labor at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including (for a grant involving a program leading to a recognized postsecondary credential) information demonstrating the quality of the program leading to the credential.
Inserted: (C) Priority.--In awarding grants under that section 414(c) with amounts made available under this section, the Secretary of Labor shall give priority to funding programs that lead to recognized postsecondary credentials that are aligned with in-demand occupations or industries in the local area (as defined in section 101 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2801)) involved.
Inserted: (D) Definitions.--
Inserted: (i) Industry-recognized.--The term "industry-recognized", used with respect to a credential, means a credential that--
Inserted: (I) is sought or accepted by employers within the industry sector involved as recognized, preferred, or required for recruitment, screening, hiring, or advancement;
Inserted: (II) may be endorsed by a trade or professional association or organization, representing a significant part of the industry sector; and
Inserted: (III) is a portable credential, meaning a credential that is sought or accepted, by employers in multiple States, as described in subclause (I).
Inserted: (ii) Recognized postsecondary credential.--The term "recognized postsecondary credential" means a credential consisting of an industry-recognized credential for postsecondary training, a certificate that meets the requirements of subclauses (I) and (III) of clause (i) for postsecondary training, a certificate of completion of a postsecondary apprenticeship through a program described in section 122(a)(2)(B) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2842(a)(2)(B)), or an associate degree or baccalaureate degree awarded by an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a))).
Original wording
On page 1646, strike lines 6 through 16 and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 1513. Mr. DONNELLY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 744, to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 1646, strike lines 6 through 16 and insert the following:
(5) Job training and related activities.--
(A) Allocation.--The Secretary of Education shall allocate 5 percent of the amounts deposited into the STEM Education and Training Account to the Secretary of Labor for grants awarded under section 414(c) of division C of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2916a) to provide job training and related activities for workers, which may include providing such training and activities for veterans and their spouses.
(B) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under that section 414(c) with amounts made available under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Labor at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including (for a grant involving a program leading to a recognized postsecondary credential) information demonstrating the quality of the program leading to the credential.
(C) Priority.--In awarding grants under that section 414(c) with amounts made available under this section, the Secretary of Labor shall give priority to funding programs that lead to recognized postsecondary credentials that are aligned with in-demand occupations or industries in the local area (as defined in section 101 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2801)) involved.
(D) Definitions.--
(i) Industry-recognized.--The term “industry-recognized”, used with respect to a credential, means a credential that--
(I) is sought or accepted by employers within the industry sector involved as recognized, preferred, or required for recruitment, screening, hiring, or advancement;
(II) may be endorsed by a trade or professional association or organization, representing a significant part of the industry sector; and
(III) is a portable credential, meaning a credential that is sought or accepted, by employers in multiple States, as described in subclause (I).
(ii) Recognized postsecondary credential.--The term “recognized postsecondary credential” means a credential consisting of an industry-recognized credential for postsecondary training, a certificate that meets the requirements of subclauses (I) and (III) of clause (i) for postsecondary training, a certificate of completion of a postsecondary apprenticeship through a program described in section 122(a)(2)(B) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2842(a)(2)(B)), or an associate degree or baccalaureate degree awarded by an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a))).
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Senate amendment submitted
June 20, 2013