This bill mandates that partners in a consortium applying for grants under the "Youth Transitions to Work Partnership Act" must consult and obtain approval from the United States Department of Labor before entering into agreements that allow secondary classroom experience to be credited towards the classroom training requirements of registered apprenticeships. This requirement applies to both school-to-apprenticeship linkage programs and apprenticeship programs established under the act.

The bill aims to ensure that the integration of secondary classroom experience into apprenticeship training meets federal standards, thereby enhancing the quality and recognition of apprenticeship programs. It is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.