What does Preamble of TECH Act do?

This bill aims to provide equal access to Federal grants for qualified technical schools The bill targets career pathway and job training programs It seeks to equalize access with 2-year and 4-year institutions of higher education

What does SHORT TITLE. of TECH Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Transforming Education through College and Hands-On Training Act.

What does MODIFICATION TO ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS. of TECH Act do?

This section modifies eligibility for certain federal grant programs to include qualified technical schools. Qualified technical schools will be eligible to participate in covered federal grant programs to the same extent and on the same basis as 2-year and 4-year institutions of higher education. Federal agencies must modify eligibility criteria and application procedures within 180 days of the Act's enactment. Guidance will be issued to ensure grants are dispersed among qualified technical schools, 2-year, and 4-year institutions to support workforce pipelines. Covered federal grant programs include specific programs under the Department of Education and the Department of Labor. The definition of 'qualified technical school' includes institutions offering eligible career pathway programs or eligible job training programs. Eligible job training programs must meet specific requirements, including a minimum of 150 clock hours of instruction and alignment with industry needs.

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TECH Act

Last updated: 3/24/2026 · Introduced: 3/24/2026

Author: Mike Kennedy (R-UT)

TL;DR (AI)

The TECH Act expands eligibility for certain federal grant programs to include qualified technical schools, granting them access on par with 2-year and 4-year institutions.
Federal agencies are required to update eligibility criteria and application procedures within 180 days to accommodate these newly eligible institutions.
The bill focuses on supporting workforce pipelines by ensuring grant funding is distributed among technical schools, 2-year colleges, and 4-year universities.

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