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Support for Rural Students and Community Development

This act establishes a grant program to help rural residents access higher education and gain job-relevant skills. The goal is to increase the number of high school graduates and non-traditional students from rural areas who complete college, and to foster local economic development by creating employment opportunities for graduates.
Key points
Grant program for partnerships of schools, colleges, and economic organizations in rural areas.
Support for high school students and adults in accessing higher education and obtaining qualifications.
Development of educational programs that meet local labor market demands.
Creation of new job opportunities and support for entrepreneurship in rural areas.
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Print number: 117_S_885
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Process start date: 2021-03-22