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Job Training Accountability: New Metrics for Employment, Earnings, and Program Quality.

This Act overhauls how federal job training and employment programs are evaluated, ensuring public funds are directed toward effective services. It introduces new metrics measuring sustained employment, earnings gains, and participation in practical training, helping citizens choose the best career paths. The law also mandates greater transparency in performance data, making it easier to compare the effectiveness of training providers.
Key points
Training programs will now be measured based on participants' actual earnings growth and their sustained employment over a longer period.
Mandates the publication of easily accessible reports, allowing citizens to compare the cost and effectiveness of various training providers.
Success metrics will consider the specific challenges of disadvantaged groups (e.g., low-income individuals, those leaving foster care) to ensure fairer program evaluation.
States and local areas failing to meet the new, higher performance standards may face funding reductions, with funds reallocated to better-performing regions.
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Print number: 118_S_4501
Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]
Process start date: 2024-06-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

WIOA Performance Accountability Improvement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4501.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Training programs will now be measured based on participants' actual earnings growth and their sustained employment over a longer period.
  • Mandates the publication of easily accessible reports, allowing citizens to compare the cost and effectiveness of various training providers.
  • Success metrics will consider the specific challenges of disadvantaged groups (e.g., low-income individuals, those leaving foster care) to ensure fairer program evaluation.
  • States and local areas failing to meet the new, higher performance standards may face funding reductions, with funds reallocated to better-performing regions.
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. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK].

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 2025-12-26.

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