Pub. L. 114-113, div. H, tit. III (as amended)

313.Career Pathways Programs.—(1)20 U.S.C. 1091Subsection (d) of section 484 of the HEA is amended by replacing (d)(2) with the following:(2)Eligible career pathway program.—In this subsection, the term eligible career pathway program means a program that combines rigorous and high-quality education, training, and other services that—(A)aligns with the skill needs of industries in the economy of the State or regional economy involved;(B)prepares an individual to be successful in any of a full range of secondary or postsecondary education options, including apprenticeships registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.) (referred to individually in this Act as an apprenticeship, except in section 171);(C)includes counseling to support an individual in achieving the individual’s education and career goals;(D)includes, as appropriate, education offered concurrently with and in the same context as workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster;(E)organizes education, training, and other services to meet the particular needs of an individual in a manner that accelerates the educational and career advancement of the individual to the extent practicable;(F)enables an individual to attain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and at least 1 recognized postsecondary credential; and(G)helps an individual enter or advance within a specific occupation or occupational cluster..(2)20 U.S.C. 1070aSubsection (b) of section 401 of the HEA is amended by striking the addition to (b)(2)(A)(ii) made by subsection 309(b) of division G of Public Law 113-235.