Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019 - Act

Oct 15, 2026

Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019 enables registered apprenticeship programs to better serve veterans by improving coordination between the Department of Labor and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Act defines key terms, sets additional requirements for apprenticeship programs seeking registered status, and requires written assurances regarding educational assistance. It also calls for standards granting advanced standing or credit, increased wages when practicable, and certificate sharing with the State approving agency.

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Legislative Title

Purpose and Short Title

Improved Program Coordination (DOL and VA)

Definitions

Additional Requirements for Registered Programs

Approval and Records

134 STAT. 276 PUBLIC LAW 116–134—MAR. 26, 2020 Mar. 26, 2020 [S. 760] Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019. 29 USC 50 note. 29 USC 50c. Time period. Public Law 116–134 116th Congress An Act To enable registered apprenticeship programs to better serve veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019’’. SEC. 2. IMPROVED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM COORDINATION BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this Act: (1) REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘registered apprenticeship program’’ means an apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the ‘‘National Apprenticeship Act’’) . (2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of Labor. (b) ADDITIONAL REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for any program applying to become a registered apprenticeship program on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— (1) acquire from the program sponsor a written assurance that the sponsor— (A) is aware of the availability of educational assistance for a veteran or other individual eligible under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38, United States Code, for use in connection with a registered apprenticeship program; (B) will make a good faith effort to obtain approval for educational assistance described in subparagraph (A) for, at a minimum, each program location that employs or recruits a veteran or other individual eligible for educational assistance under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38, United States Code; and (C) will not deny the application of a qualified candidate who is a veteran or other individual eligible for educational assistance described in subparagraph (A) for the purpose of avoiding making a good faith effort to obtain approval as described in subparagraph (B); (2) in accordance with paragraphs (5) and (12) of section 29.5(b) of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect PUBLIC LAW 116–134—MAR. 26, 2020 134 STAT. 277 on the day before the date of enactment of this Act), require the program sponsor, to the extent practicable, to provide standards that contain provisions to grant advanced standing or credit, and provide increased wages commensurate to such standing or credit, for any veteran or other individual eligible for educational assistance under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38, United States Code, who— (A) is enrolled in the registered apprenticeship program; and (B)(i) has a demonstrated competence applicable to the apprenticeship occupation; or (ii) has acquired experience, training, or skills through military service that is applicable to the apprenticeship occupation; and (3) when the Secretary approves the registered apprentice- Records. ship program, provide a copy of the program’s certificate of registration to the State approving agency designated under chapter 36 of title 38, United States Code, in the State where the program is located. Approved March 26, 2020. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 760: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 165 (2019): Dec. 4, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 166 (2020): Mar. 10, 11, considered and passed House. Æ

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019?

It enables registered apprenticeship programs to better serve veterans and improves coordination between the Department of Labor and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

What additional requirements apply to apprenticeship programs seeking registered status after enactment?

Programs must provide a written assurance regarding awareness of educational assistance for eligible individuals, make a good-faith effort to obtain approvals for each applicable location, and not deny qualified candidates to avoid that effort.

How does the Act address advanced standing, credit, and wages?

It requires, to the extent practicable, standards that provide advanced standing or credit and increased wages commensurate with that standing or credit for eligible enrollees.

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