S. 2402 — Gateway to Careers Act of 2023
Congress Session: 118
Bill Sponsor: Sen. Maggie Hassan [D-NH]
Bill Introduced: 2023-07-19
Latest Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. [2023-07-19]
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Bill Evidence Provision(s):
Builds Evidence Defines and Prioritizes Evidence Includes Evidence Definition
Bill Issue Area(s):
Post-secondary education and workforce development
Bill Description:
The legislation amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a career pathway partnership grant program at the Department of Labor supporting collaborations between educational institutions and workforce development entities.
Evidence provisions:
- Defines “evidence-based” with strong/moderate/promising evidence tiers.
- Prioritizes strong/moderate/promising evidence for grants.
- Requires outcomes/evaluation plans.
- Authorizes evidence-based activities.
- Sets aside 1–3% of funding for rigorous evaluations and dissemination of evidence-based practices.
- Mandates the Secretary of Labor submit a report to Congress summarizing measurable outcomes.
Where can I find this in the Bill?
Sec. 173(e) and Sec. 173(g)
Last Updated: 2026-03-09