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To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to define the term evidence-based.

USA119th CongressHR-2058| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
Erin Houchin

Erin Houchin

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
John James (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) by introducing a precise definition for the term "evidence-based" when applied to activities, services, strategies, or interventions. Under this definition, an activity is considered evidence-based if it demonstrates a statistically significant positive effect on participant or other relevant outcomes. This statistical significance must be supported by either strong evidence from experimental studies, moderate evidence from quasi-experimental studies, or promising evidence from correlational studies with statistical controls. Alternatively, an activity can be deemed evidence-based if it has a strong rationale based on high-quality research findings or positive evaluation, coupled with ongoing efforts to examine its effects. The bill also mandates that states include in their workforce development plans a description of how they will prioritize funding for these newly defined evidence-based programs.
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Timeline
Mar 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-922
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • March 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-922
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Labor and Employment

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  • S 119-922: A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to define the term evidence-based.

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to define the term evidence-based.

USA119th CongressHR-2058| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
This legislative proposal amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) by introducing a precise definition for the term "evidence-based" when applied to activities, services, strategies, or interventions. Under this definition, an activity is considered evidence-based if it demonstrates a statistically significant positive effect on participant or other relevant outcomes. This statistical significance must be supported by either strong evidence from experimental studies, moderate evidence from quasi-experimental studies, or promising evidence from correlational studies with statistical controls. Alternatively, an activity can be deemed evidence-based if it has a strong rationale based on high-quality research findings or positive evaluation, coupled with ongoing efforts to examine its effects. The bill also mandates that states include in their workforce development plans a description of how they will prioritize funding for these newly defined evidence-based programs.
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Timeline
Mar 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-922
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • March 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-922
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Erin Houchin

Erin Houchin

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
John James (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • S 119-922: A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to define the term evidence-based.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted