H.R.2789

Adult Education WORKS Act Adult Education Workforce Opportunity and Reskilling for Knowledge and Success Act

Introduced·4/9/25

Adult Education WORKS Act amends the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act to enhance adult education programs.

The Adult Education WORKS Act amends the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act to strengthen adult education programs. It introduces the concept of "college and career navigators" to provide career navigation services in coordination with workforce development systems. The bill also expands the definition of "integrated education and training" to include digital and information literacy skills. Additionally, it mandates the development and use of digital and information literacy skills, and requires local boards to promote the employment of college and career navigators.

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Where it stands

Current
Education and Workforce Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 9, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Apr 9, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.