Congressman Introduces Bills to Increase Support for Skilled Trades Education
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is calling on members of the industry to urge representatives in Congress to cosponsor H.R. 3365 and 3366, both introduced by Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25). These two pieces of legislation bring resources and greater awareness to skilled trades, career and technical education (CTE).
H.R. 3365, the Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act, will require the Department of Education to publish information on the Office of Federal Student Aid website regarding general CTE information, CTE programs in all 50 states and Perkins funding. Additionally, the FAFSA application must include a one-page summary about CTE programs and how they are a viable alternative to a 4-year degree and requires applicants to sign an acknowledgment box before starting their FAFSA application.