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Committee debates credential and apprenticeship definitions for Workforce Pell
Summary
Negotiated‑rulemaking members pressed DOE and DOL on whether the proposed 'recognized postsecondary credential' definition excludes nondegree programs, how registered apprenticeships and related technical instruction (RTI) qualify, and whether 'stackability' should be defined at the federal or state level.
Department of Education staff walked the committee through proposed definitions for the Workforce Pell subpart, reiterating intent to align with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and existing Higher Education Act rules. Members raised multiple concerns about circularity and excluded program types.
Aaron and other panelists asked whether the department’s definition—industry‑recognized certificates, apprenticeship completion certificates, state/federal licenses, or associate/baccalaureate degrees…
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