H.R. 5807 establishes a new support services fund within the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to help people completing job training programs. The bill allows workforce boards and state agencies to apply for competitive grants to provide financial assistance and support services—such as groceries, childcare, and other necessities—that help trainees stay enrolled and complete their training. Eligible participants are individuals in approved training programs under the act. Grantees must partner with other organizations, including agencies that administer welfare and food assistance programs, to coordinate services. Individual grants are capped at $2,000,000 per year, though the bill does not specify total funding amounts or implementation timelines.
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