I 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 7376 
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a work-based 
learning opportunities pilot grant program. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 20, 2018 
Mr. KILMER (for himself and Ms. BONAMICI) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
A BILL 
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish 
a work-based learning opportunities pilot grant program. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘The Earning Experi-
ence Act of 2018’’. 
SEC. 2. PILOT GRANT PROGRAM. 
Part C of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 
1965 (42 U.S.C. 1087–51 et seq.) is amended by adding 
at the end the following: 
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‘‘SEC. 449. WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PILOT 
GRANT PROGRAM. 
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall estab-
lish a program to provide grants to eligible institu-
tions participating under this part to establish or ex-
pand a program to develop work-based learning posi-
tions. 
‘‘(2) LIMITATIONS.— 
‘‘(A) DURATION.—A grant awarded under 
this section shall be for a period of not more 
than 4 years, but may be renewed by the Sec-
retary for a period of 2 years. 
‘‘(B) AMOUNT.—A grant under this sec-
tion may not be in an amount greater than 
$1,000,000. 
‘‘(b) APPLICATION.—To be selected to receive a grant 
under this section an eligible institution participating 
under this part shall submit an application to the Sec-
retary at such time, in such manner, and containing such 
information as the Secretary may require, including a plan 
that describes how the eligible institution will establish or 
expand a program to develop work-based learning posi-
tions that will— 
‘‘(1) benefit students who demonstrate excep-
tional need (as defined in section 413C(c)(2)); 
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‘‘(2) identify in-demand industry sectors or oc-
cupations (as determined by the Bureau of Labor 
and Statistics, State departments of labor, and local 
workforce development boards) and develop partner-
ships with employers (including nonprofit organiza-
tions, for-profit firms, or public agencies) in such 
sectors or occupations; 
‘‘(3) involve participating employers in evalu-
ating and improving such program; 
‘‘(4) track and report academic and employ-
ment outcomes for participating students; and 
‘‘(5) be able to continue after the end of the 
grant term. 
‘‘(c) USE OF FUNDS.—Grant funds awarded under 
this program shall be used to pay wages for students par-
ticipating under this program and develop work-based 
learning positions that— 
‘‘(1) are for a period of at least 12 weeks; 
‘‘(2) serve students who demonstrate excep-
tional need (as defined in section 413C(c)(2)); 
‘‘(3) limit administrative work to no more than 
25 percent of such position; 
‘‘(4) provide a minimum of 15 hours of work 
per week during periods of enrollment and 30 hours 
per week during periods of nonenrollment, except 
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such requirement may be waived by the institution 
in consultation with a student; 
‘‘(5) include career coaching from participating 
employers (including, mock interviews, re´sume´ writ-
ing assistance, and counseling on applying for and 
attaining employment); and 
‘‘(6) provide participating students with oppor-
tunities to meet with employers in fields or indus-
tries related to those of participating employers. 
‘‘(d) REPORT.—On a date that is before the date on 
which the period of the grant received by an eligible insti-
tution under this section terminates, such institution shall 
submit a report to the Secretary including— 
‘‘(1) the graduation rate or completion rate (as 
described under section 485(a)(3)) with respect to 
students participating in work-based learning posi-
tions under the pilot program; and 
‘‘(2) the results of the work-based learning op-
portunities program for which such institution re-
ceived such grant, including— 
‘‘(A) participating students’ satisfaction 
with the program; 
‘‘(B) the types of jobs in which partici-
pating students were employed and the types of 
duties performed in such jobs; 
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‘‘(C) the academic programs of the partici-
pating students; 
‘‘(D) the share of participating students 
who worked at another job, in addition to the 
one under the pilot program; 
‘‘(E) the percentage of participating stu-
dents who, during the second quarter after 
completing their academic program, are in edu-
cation or training activities or unsubsidized em-
ployment; 
‘‘(F) the percentage of participating stu-
dents employed in the in-demand industry sec-
tors or occupations identified under subsection 
(b)(2) within 2 quarters of completing their 
academic programs; and 
‘‘(G) other items as determined by the Sec-
retary. 
‘‘(e) RESERVATION OF FUNDING FOR SUCH PRO-
GRAM.—From the amount appropriated under section 
441(b) for a fiscal year and remaining after the Secretary 
allocates funds under section 442, the Secretary shall re-
serve $30,000,000 to carry out grants under this sec-
tion.’’. 
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