House of Representatives Approves Perkins Act Reauthorization - the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
September 14, 2016
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The House of Representatives voted to approve H.R. 5587 - the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, which reauthorizes career and technical education (CTE) programs and increases student access to career development and employment training opportunities across all states. The bipartisan legislation seeks to strengthen career and technical education by continuing federal support to state and local programs that foster employment and professional skill-building among youth. The House Health, Education and Workforce Committee has issued a fact sheet here.
