Training requirement for health profession opportunity grant participants

(a) In general Section 2008(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) Training A demonstration project conducted by an eligible entity awarded a grant under this subsection shall provide to an eligible individual participating in the project who is being trained to qualify for a recognized post-secondary credential (including an industry-recognized credential, and a certificate awarded by a local workforce development board established under section 107 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) which is awarded in recognition of attainment of measurable technical or occupational skills necessary to gain employment or advance within an occupation, a number of hours of such training that is not less than— (i) the number of hours of training required for certification of that level of skill by the State in which the project is conducted; or (ii) if there is no such requirement, such number of hours of training as the Secretary finds is necessary to achieve that skill level.. (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2025.