Current Federal Policies | Analysis of Policy Proposals | Workforce Research Analysis of Policy Proposals "Education Works Act" (S. 2458) Senator Bingaman On May 22nd, Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) introduced the "Education Works Act" (S. 2548), which eliminates the current 12-month limit on vocational education, eliminates the current 30 percent cap on the percentage of a state's TANF caseload allowed to be engaged in education and training, and counts post-secondary education, adult basic education, and English as a Second Language as allowable work activities. The legislation also allows states to provide non-cash assistance such as childcare and transportation, without counting that assistance against TANF recipients' five-year time limit if they are participating in education programs. Senator Bingaman's bill is co-sponsored by Senators Wellstone (D-MN), Corzine (D-NJ), Murray (D-WA), and Reed (D-RI).