ACTE Public Policy

Apply for the “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson” equipment grant program by March 31! This opportunity provides significant support for schools that are expanding or launching CTE pathways. explorethetrades.org/explore-the-tr…

Research Roundup: CTE Funding in Michigan, Career-connected Learning in NYC, Health Science Schools acteonline.org/blog/cte-polic…

ACTE analyzed the recently signed FY 2026 appropriations bill and found that 159 CTE-related projects are slated to receive over $209 million in funding through earmarks, read more: acteonline.org/blog/cte-polic…

DC Digest: March 7-13 acteonline.org/blog/cte-polic…

On March 11, @BPC_Bipartisan released their report, A Nation at Risk to A Nation at Work: The Case for a National Talent Strategy. Read more on the ACTE Policy Watch blog: acteonline.org/blog/cte-polic…

On March 11, @CongressmanGT and @RepBonamici introduced the Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act, which seeks to award grants to CTE programs that integrate cybersecurity into their curriculum. ACTE is proud to endorse this legislation! thompson.house.gov/media-center/p…

🚨ACTION ALERT: Ask Your Representative to Support Funding Increases for Perkins CTE in FY 2027! Representatives have until MARCH 17 the Dear Colleague letter requesting more Perkins funding. acteonline.org/take-action-co…

On March 4, the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a hearing entitled, “Building an AI-Ready America: Strengthening Employer-Led Training.” Read more here: acteonline.org/blog/cte-polic…

DC Digest: Feb. 28 - March 6 acteonline.org/blog/cte-polic…

Fun Fact Friday! edworkingpapers.com/sites/default/…

Research Roundup: Rural CTE Programs, Industry-recognized and Community College Credentials, Young Adult Workforce Services acteonline.org/blog/cte-polic…

"LeAnn Curry, executive director of ACTE, said at the event that as the association celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, it understands that the need for skilled workers in business and critical industries continues to grow rapidly." Read more: k12dive.com/news/cte-stude…

Today, the House Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee held a hearing titled, “Preparing for the Future: America’s Community Colleges.” Read more: acteonline.org/blog/cte-polic…

On Feb. 26, the CTE Month Resolution passed unanimously in the Senate. Read more on the ACTE Policy Watch blog: acteonline.org/blog/cte-polic…

Last week, ED released a report outlining recommendations on reforming the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), including focusing on CTE and college and career pathways as among the most urgent education challenges. Read more: acteonline.org/blog/cte-polic…

Last Thursday, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution recognizing February 2026 as CTE Month, introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young , Ted Budd, Tim Kaine, and Tammy Baldwin. ACTE is proud to have endorsed this resolution. Read more: young.senate.gov/newsroom/press…

Find the report here: acteonline.org/blog/cte-polic…

📅Join us March 5 at 2 PM for a 2025 Year in Review of state policies impacting CTE. We will be joined by leaders from Texas who will talk about policy innovations in that state and discuss how CTE advocates can play a role in impacting policy. Register: acte.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

DC Digest: Feb. 21-27 acteonline.org/blog/cte-polic…

February is Career & Technical Education Month! We're using this month—and every month—to celebrate connecting students with upskilling opportunities so they can excel and earn a good living in competitive, in-demand fields!