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S. 809 (111th)

Assistance for Workforce Recovery Program Act

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Introduced

2 April 2009

Last action

2 April 2009 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL], Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

14 August 2025

Education

Summary

Assistance for Workforce Recovery Program Act - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1988 to require the Secretary of Labor to establish the Unemployment Tuition Assistance Program making tuition assistance available to individuals who became or become unemployed on or after December 1, 2007, due to the recession for their pursuit of education and job training at participating community colleges. Directs the Secretary to provide tuition assistance payments directly to participating community colleges. Permits the Secretary to provide additional assistance to community colleges in high need and underserved areas. Requires state unemployment compensation program applicants to be informed of their possible eligibility for participation in the Unemployment Tuition Assistance Program. Directs the Secretary to maintain a public Internet website containing Program information, including a list of participating community colleges. Terminates the Program at the close of 2011.

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Timeline

  1. 2 April 2009

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 April 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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