Sec. 101302. Trade adjustment assistance for community colleges and career training
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Section 279 of the Trade Act of 1974, as redesignated by section 101301(a)(2) , is amended as follows: In subsection (a)— in paragraph (1), by striking eligible institutions and inserting eligible entities ; and in paragraph (2)— in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking eligible institution and inserting eligible entity ; and in subparagraph (B)— by striking $1,000,000 and inserting $2,500,000 ; by striking
(B)and inserting (B)(i) in the case of an eligible institution, ; by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and by adding at the end the following: in the case of a consortium of eligible institutions, a grant under this section in excess of $15,000,000. . In subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: The term eligible entity means an eligible institution or a consortium of eligible institutions. The term underserved community has the meaning given that term in section 247. . In subsection (c)— by striking eligible institution each place it appears and inserting eligible entity ; and in paragraph (5)(A)(i)— in subclause (I), by striking and at the end; and by adding at the end the following: any opportunities to support industry or sector partnerships to develop or expand quality academic programs and curricula; and . In subsection (d), by striking eligible institution each place it appears and inserting eligible entity . By redesignating subsection
(e)as subsection
(h)and inserting after subsection
(d)the following: An eligible entity shall use a grant awarded under this section to establish and scale career training programs, including career and technical education programs, and career pathways and supports for students participating in such programs. Not less than 15 percent of the amount of a grant awarded to an eligible entity under this section shall be used to carry out student support services, which may include the following: Supportive services, including childcare, transportation, mental health services, or substance use disorder prevention and treatment, assistance in obtaining health insurance coverage, housing, and other benefits, as appropriate. Connecting students to State or Federal means-tested benefits programs. The provision of direct financial assistance to help students facing financial hardships that may impact enrollment in or completion of a program supported by such funds. Navigation, coaching, mentorship, and case management services, including providing information and outreach to the population described in subparagraph
(C)to take part in such a program. Providing access to necessary supplies, materials, technological devices, or required equipment, and other supports necessary to participate in such a program. In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall— ensure that eligible institutions effectively serve individuals from underserved communities; and develop a plan to ensure that grants provided under this subchapter effectively serve individuals from underserved communities. The Secretary shall update the plan required by paragraph (1)(B) on an annual basis. The Secretary shall submit the plan required by paragraph (1)(B) and each update to the plan required by paragraph
(2)to Congress. The Secretary shall, in awarding grants under this section, ensure that grants are awarded with respect to eligible entities from geographically diverse areas. .