Continue VET TEC Authorization Act of 2023
This bill establishes a new Department of Veterans Affairs program to provide educational assistance for veterans to enroll in high technology training programs. It allows up to 6,000 veterans per year to receive funding for non-degree programs in computer programming, software, data processing, or information sciences that last 6-28 weeks. The program requires providers to meet specific quality standards, including a minimum 65% job placement rate for graduates, with payments tied to student enrollment, graduation, and successful employment outcomes. The bill also mandates annual reporting on program effectiveness, including employment rates, salaries, and program completion metrics. The program will continue until September 30, 2028.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 8, 2023
Last action Jun 8, 2023
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Jun 8, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
upper
Jun 8, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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State
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Mike Braun
RRepublican
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Bill Cassidy
RRepublican
Co
Marco Rubio
RRepublican
Co
Thom Tillis
RRepublican
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