Career and Technical Education for Adult Learners Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 15, 2016)
Career and Technical Education for Adult Learners Act of 2016
This bill amends the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to modify the requirements for career and technical education programs to align the programs with adult education programs.
The bill revises the purposes of the Act to include promoting adult education and supporting partnerships among adult education programs.
States may develop core indicators of performance for career and technical education students at the adult education level. At a minimum, the indicators must measure: (1) student attainment of challenging career and technical skill proficiency, including student achievement on technical assessments that are aligned with industry-recognized standards; and (2) the eligibly entity's performance on the indicators of performance described in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
The bill also: (1) includes the state director of adult education in the development of the state plan for career and technical education, and (2) specifies that adult education providers that also offer certain career and technical education courses leading to technical skill proficiency and an industry-recognized credential or certificate are eligible to receive funds under the Act.
What just happenedSep 15, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5847)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateSep 15, 2016
- Sep 15, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5847)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Sep 15, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate