Sec. 112. Expansion of eligible programs
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The Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) is amended— in section 481(b), by adding at the end the following: For purposes of parts D and E, the term eligible program includes a program of not less than 250 clock hours of instruction, offered during a minimum of 5 weeks of instruction that leads an industry-recognized credential. In this paragraph, the term industry-recognized credential means an industry-recognized credential that— is demonstrated to be of high quality by the institution offering the program in the program participation agreement under section 487; meets the current, as of the date of the determination, or projected needs of a local or regional workforce for recruitment, screening, hiring, retention, or advancement purposes— as determined by the State in which the program is located, in consultation with business entities; or as demonstrated by the institution offering the program leading to the credential; and is, where applicable, endorsed by a nationally recognized trade association or organization representing a significant part of the industry or sector. ; and in section 487(a), by adding at the end the following:
In the case of an institution that offers a program of not less than 250 clock hours of instruction, offered during a minimum of 5 weeks of instruction that leads an industry-recognized credential, as provided under section 481(b)(5), the institution will demonstrate to the Secretary that the industry-recognized credential is of high quality. .
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