United StatesEstablishes federal grants to create state credential repositories
Standardized state credential data can help workers, students, and employers compare training options and make better education and hiring choices.
What it does
Creates a competitive grant program for States to establish, expand, or improve a publicly accessible credential repository.
Limits grants to a 3-year period, caps each award at $10,000,000, and allows only one grant per State.
Requires repositories to include credential and provider lists, program competencies, costs, outcomes, interoperable open data formats, and tools to search, compare, and analyze information.
Prohibits collecting personally identifiable information in the repository and requires annual state reporting to the Secretary.
Argument forIncreases transparency so individuals can compare credentials, pathways, costs, and outcomes when choosing education or training.
Argument againstAdministrative and technical costs to build and maintain robust, interoperable repositories may exceed grant amounts and strain State budgets after grants end.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Introduced in HouseLatest
- Apr 15Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.Introduced
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