This bill, known as the "Fast Track Healthcare Apprenticeships Act," seeks to significantly expedite and modernize the registration of healthcare apprenticeship programs under the National Apprenticeship Act. It mandates that the Secretary of Labor establish a national apprenticeship system that ensures a decision is provided on any application for a healthcare apprenticeship program within 45 days of receipt. If a decision cannot be made within this timeframe, the Secretary must provide a written explanation for the delay and an estimated timeline for a determination, which cannot exceed 90 days from the date of the explanation. The legislation specifically defines the "health care field" to include both healthcare practitioners and technical occupations, as well as healthcare support occupations, as described by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Furthermore, to enhance efficiency and accessibility, the bill requires the Secretary of Labor to ensure that all apprenticeship agreement forms for the national apprenticeship system, including employer agreement forms and disability disclosure forms, are digitized . This aims to streamline administrative processes and improve the overall management of apprenticeship programs.