Perkins Modernization Act of 2014

Summary

Perkins Modernization Act of 2014 - Amends the Carl D. Perkins and Technical Education Act of 2006 to revise its purposes, which are to develop more fully the academic and career and technical skills of secondary education students and postsecondary students who elect to enroll in career and technical education programs (as under current law), by: (1) preparing those students for employment in current or emerging in-demand industry sectors or occupations; (2) aligning the skills, certifications, and credentials of the students with those needed by employers in the labor markets served by educational institutions; and (3) ensuring that the selection of skills, certifications, and credentials acquired by such students is guided by timely labor market information. Defines "in-demand industry sector or occupation" to mean an industry sector or occupation that: (1) has or is projected to have a substantial role or a positive economic impact in the economy of the area served by an eligible institution; (2) provides workers with jobs that lead to economic self-sufficiency and opportunities for advancement; and (3) is documented in labor market information collected by state and federal agencies, workforce investment boards, or other third-party organizations.

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Timeline

1. 8 April 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 April 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 April 2014

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 June 2014

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 8 April 2014 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 8 April 2014

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 8 April 2014

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 8 April 2014

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Sponsors

• Joseph Kennedy · D · Sponsor
• Adam Kinzinger · R · Sponsor
• Rodney Davis · R · Sponsor
• Jared Polis · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] · D · Cosponsor
• Randy Hultgren · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsed00 · Standing

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