Carl D Perkins Act reauthorization

Did anyone know that the Perkins Act, which is responsible for funding CTE in this country was reauthorized in 2012? The Perkins Act which was initially created ini 1984 is scheduled to provide for funding for CTE in America through 2016, with re-authorizations happening every 5-6 years. The new authorizations call for:

(1) Alignment. Effective alignment between high-quality CTE programs and labor market needs to equip students with 21st-century skills and prepare them for in-demand occupations in high-growth industry sectors;

(2) Collaboration. Strong collaborations among secondary and postsecondary institutions, employers, and industry partners to improve the quality of CTE programs;

(3) Accountability. Meaningful accountability for improving academic outcomes and building technical and employability skills in CTE programs for all students, based upon common definitions and clear metrics for performance; and

(4) Innovation. Increased emphasis on innovation supported by systemic reform of state policies and practices to support CTE implementation of effective practices at the local level.

President Obama is in support of the program and called for the states to use the funding (1.3 billion) to further improve the CTE programs. I wonder how much of the money allocations go to CTE programs that serve urban students?

Latisha