Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act

The Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act aims to remove barriers to health professions by amending Section 2008 of the Social Security Act, which governs the health profession opportunity grant program. This legislation mandates that demonstration projects funded under this program provide crucial support services to participants. Specifically, the bill requires projects to offer foundational educational training , including assessments for adult basic skill competency and necessary adult basic skills education, covering pre-training activities, ongoing skill advancement, and post-graduation coaching. Additionally, it mandates that these demonstration projects guarantee available and affordable child care for all participants, through referrals, direct payments, or covering associated fees, ensuring participants can focus on their training and career goals.