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Support for Student Apprenticeship Programs and Educational Funding

This act aims to help students gain practical work experience through apprenticeship programs. It provides grants for educational institutions and employers to create such programs and allows student apprentices to use Federal Work Study funds and Pell Grants. This should help them acquire valuable skills and a better start in the job market.
Key points
Colleges and employers can receive grants to create work-study apprenticeship programs that combine learning with work.
Students participating in these programs may receive financial support, including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study funds.
Apprentices must be paid at least $15 per hour for their work, and their work counts towards a postsecondary degree.
Programs are designed to support diverse student populations, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4658
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Process start date: 2022-07-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Student Apprenticeship Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4658.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges and employers can receive grants to create work-study apprenticeship programs that combine learning with work.
  • Students participating in these programs may receive financial support, including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study funds.
  • Apprentices must be paid at least $15 per hour for their work, and their work counts towards a postsecondary degree.
  • Programs are designed to support diverse student populations, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
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 Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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