What does Preamble of Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'A BILL To require the Secretary of Education to disclose information about career and technical education and funding under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, and require FAFSA applications to include a career and technical education acknowledgment.' The bill requires the Secretary of Education to disclose information related to career and technical education. The bill also mandates that FAFSA applications include a career and technical education acknowledgment.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act.

What does DISCLOSURE ON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WEBSITE. of Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Education to publish information on career and technical education (CTE) programs on the Office of Federal Student Aid website. The information must include average completion time, program cost, and post-graduation employment rate for CTE programs. The website must also detail state-level opportunities and funding for CTE programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. Information regarding Workforce Pell Grants, as authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965, must also be included. The published information must be continuously updated and maintained to ensure relevance. The terms 'career and technical education' and 'State' are defined based on section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006.

What does DISCLOSURE ON FAFSA APPLICATION. of Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act do?

This section amends Section 494(a)(1)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The amendment modifies existing clauses and adds a new clause (iii) regarding career and technical education (CTE) programs. The new clause states that CTE programs are a viable alternative to a 4-year degree. The FAFSA application will include a one-page summary of information from the Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act. Applicants will also be required to acknowledge the information with a signature box.

What does PROHIBITION ON ADDITIONAL FUNDS. of Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act do?

This section prohibits the authorization of additional funds. No funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act. No funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by this Act.

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Student Debt Alternative and CTE Awareness Act

Last updated: 9/15/2025 · Introduced: 9/15/2025

Author: Jon Husted (R-OH)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires the Department of Education to publish detailed information about career and technical education (CTE) programs, including completion times, costs, and employment rates, on the Office of Federal Student Aid website.
The FAFSA application will be updated to include a summary of CTE programs as a viable alternative to a four-year degree, requiring applicants to acknowledge this information.
This Act does not authorize any additional federal funding for its implementation or for CTE programs.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 1641(In Committee)Official page

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