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S. 1361 (103rd)

School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1993

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Introduced

5 August 1993

Last action

8 February 1994 · Floor

Status

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1116)

Sponsors

Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Wofford, Harris [D-PA], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

21 April 2025

Education

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: School-to-Work Opportunities Basic Program Components Title II: School-to-Work Opportunities System Development and Implementation Grants to States Subtitle A: State Development Grants Subtitle B: State Implementation Grants Title III: Federal Implementation Grants to Partnerships Title IV: National Programs Title V: General Provisions School-of-Work Opportunities Act of 1993 - Establishes a national framework for development of School-to-Work Opportunities systems in all States. Declares the congressional intent that the Secretaries of Education and of Labor jointly administer this Act in a flexible manner. Directs the Secretaries to jointly administer the programs established by this Act. Title I: School-to-Work Opportunities Basic Program Components - Requires School-to-Work Opportunities (SWO) programs to: (1) integrate work-based and school-based learning; (2) provide students with the opportunity to complete career majors; and (3) incorporate specified program components including work-based and school-based learning and connecting activities. Title II: School-to-Work Opportunities System Development and Implementation Grants to States - Subtitle A: State Development Grants - Authorizes the Secretaries to award development grants to applicant States to complete development of a comprehensive, statewide SWO system. (Such development may have begun with funds awarded under the Job Training Partnership Act and the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act.) Subtitle B: State Implementation Grants - Allows States to apply to the Secretaries for competitive implementation grants, with applications containing: (1) plans for comprehensive, statewide SWO systems meeting content requirements; (2) descriptions of how funds will be allocated to local SWO partnerships; and (3) optional requests for waivers of certain statutory or regulatory requirements. Title III: Federal Implementation Grants to Partnerships - Authorizes the Secretaries to award competitive SWO implementation grants to partnerships in States that have not received State implementation grants. Authorizes the Secretaries to award grants to implement SWO programs in high poverty areas. (Such funds may be awarded in combination with funds appropriated for the Youth Fair Chance Program.) Title IV: National Program - Directs the Secretaries to provide for: (1) research, demonstration, and other projects; (2) performance outcomes and evaluation, in collaboration with States; and (3) training and technical assistance. Title V: General Provisions - Sets forth provisions relating to: (1) State requests and responsibilities for waivers of statutory and regulatory requirements; (2) such waivers by each of the Secretaries; (3) program safeguards, including nondisplacement of current workers; and (4) acceptance of gifts. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 5 August 1993

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 August 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10566, S10571-10572)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 August 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 September 1993

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Employment and Productivity. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 October 1993

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Employment and Productivity. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 November 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  7. 10 November 1993

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 279.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 10 November 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-179. Minority views filed.

    Source: Committee

  9. 10 November 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-179. Minority views filed.

    Source: Committee

  10. 7 February 1994

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S987-1011, S1013-1017, S1027-1041)

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 February 1994

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1094-1095, S1101-1107)

    Source: Floor

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  • Indefinitely postponed in Senate

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

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