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Expanding Job Training and Career Pathways for Foster Youth.

This law aims to ease the transition for youth leaving foster care by expanding access to job training and apprenticeships. It establishes a new grant program to fund career-focused training in high-demand fields like IT and healthcare. Crucially, it makes education vouchers more flexible, allowing them to cover short-term, career-focused certificate programs and registered apprenticeships.
Key points
Establishes the "Fostering the Future Pipeline Program," authorizing $50 million annually for grants to expand technical job training and apprenticeships for current and former foster youth.
Increases flexibility for Education and Training Vouchers (ETVs), allowing them to be used for short-term, rapid-employment pathways and registered apprenticeship programs.
Mandates a comprehensive study by the Departments of Health and Labor to evaluate existing job training programs and identify gaps for youth transitioning out of the child welfare system.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6221
Sponsor: Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fostering the Future for American Children and Families Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6221.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes the "Fostering the Future Pipeline Program," authorizing $50 million annually for grants to expand technical job training and apprenticeships for current and former foster youth.
  • Increases flexibility for Education and Training Vouchers (ETVs), allowing them to be used for short-term, rapid-employment pathways and registered apprenticeship programs.
  • Mandates a comprehensive study by the Departments of Health and Labor to evaluate existing job training programs and identify gaps for youth transitioning out of the child welfare system.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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