H.R. 10260
Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026
Summary:
• Amends veterans educational assistance laws to remove provisions that disadvantage eligible individuals who choose apprenticeship or on-job training programs over four-year college degrees
• Sets the monthly housing stipend and educational assistance allowance for full-time apprenticeship/on-job training participants at 100% of the applicable rate, rather than a lesser amount
• Waives the minimum attendance requirement for receiving educational assistance for individuals pursuing apprenticeship or on-job training in construction industry occupations (classified under Sector 23 of the North American Industry Classification System)
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• Sets the monthly housing stipend and educational assistance allowance for full-time apprenticeship/on-job training participants at 100% of the applicable rate, rather than a lesser amount
• Waives the minimum attendance requirement for receiving educational assistance for individuals pursuing apprenticeship or on-job training in construction industry occupations (classified under Sector 23 of the North American Industry Classification System)
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