Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act of 2023
This bill (S 2376) extends federal funding for the Helen Keller National Center through fiscal years 2024-2028, replacing outdated funding periods. It updates the center's mission to prioritize "competitive integrated employment" (defined under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) over broader "vocational objectives," aligning services with current workforce standards. The bill also corrects the center's legal name from "Helen Keller Services for the Blind, Incorporated" to "Helen Keller Services" and adjusts related program funding timelines. It directly affects the Helen Keller National Center, which provides vocational training and support services to people who are blind or visually impaired, ensuring continued access to these resources.
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Introduced Jul 19, 2023
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Jul 19, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Jul 19, 2023
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