arrow_back Back to App

Recognizing Prior Learning: Accelerating Employment Opportunities

This act aims to help job seekers leverage their existing knowledge and skills more effectively. New assessments will allow prior experience, even without formal education, to be recognized, speeding up credentialing or job placement. Businesses will be encouraged to hire based on actual skills rather than just degrees.
Key points
Enabling recognition of prior knowledge and experience for postsecondary credits or credentials.
Assisting individuals in creating skills-based profiles to communicate their abilities to employers.
Supporting businesses in hiring based on actual skills, rather than solely relying on degree requirements.
Facilitating access to skills assessments through local employment centers.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7349
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Process start date: 2022-03-31
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Validate Prior Learning to Accelerate Employment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7349.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Enabling recognition of prior knowledge and experience for postsecondary credits or credentials.
  • Assisting individuals in creating skills-based profiles to communicate their abilities to employers.
  • Supporting businesses in hiring based on actual skills, rather than solely relying on degree requirements.
  • Facilitating access to skills assessments through local employment centers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

CATEGORIES

Labor Education