Proposal:CHANCE in TECH Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 777
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

CHampioning Apprenticeships for New Careers and Employees in TECHnology Act or the CHANCE in TECH Act

This bill requires the Department of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries to promote the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector.

The Department of Education (ED) may issue CHANCE in TECH Awards for 21st Century Schools to secondary schools or junior or community colleges that demonstrate high achievement in providing students necessary skills to compete in the 21st century workforce. In making an award, ED must consider the availability of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), career and technical education, and computer technology courses at the schools.

Bill Title

CHANCE in TECH Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-03-13: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
• 2019-03-13: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.