Every other week, and as breaking news develops, ACTE’s Public Policy Department sends an electronic Legislative Update to all members and interested non-members. These updates include details on the latest happenings in Washington that are affecting CTE, including congressional activity and legislation, administrative and regulatory efforts, recent research and policy reports, and other national events. If you are not receiving these updates please visit the newsletter subscription page to check your subscription information or sign up now.
LATEST NEWS:
August 30, 2010
- Race to the Top Round Two Winners Announced
- Update on the Federal Energy Debate
- Department of Treasury Proposes Financial Education Core Competencies
- Congressional CTE Caucus Circulates Recruitment Letter
- ACTE to Host Webinar on Community College and Career Training Grants
- Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog
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August 16, 2010
- $10 Billion for Education Jobs Passes Congress
- Changes at OVAE
- Senate Passes Child Nutrition Bill
- President Reinforces College Message and Links to Economy
- Use August Congressional Recess to Advocate for CTE
- Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog
August 2, 2010
- Senate Appropriations Committee Approves FY2011 Spending Bill
- Senate Continues Work on Jobs Funding
- Despite Congress, ESEA Ideas Move Forward
- Secretary Duncan Promotes CTE at Race to the Top Announcement
- Strong Support for GI Bill Fix
- Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog
July 19, 2010
- House Appropriations Committee Marks up FY 2011 Bill
- House Education and Labor Committee Passes New Child Nutrition Bill
- New NGA Chair Focuses on Postsecondary Completion
- Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog
July 6, 2010
- House Approves $10 Billion for Education Jobs
- ACTE Works on New Legislation
- Senate Hearing Criticizes For-profit Institutions
- Smaller Learning Communities Are Now Available
- House Passes Budget Enforcement Resolution
- Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog
June 21, 2010
- National Leadership Forum Highlights CTE's Potential to Address Skills Needs
- Debate on Extenders Package Continues in Senate
- ACTE Still Working to Save Education Jobs
- Obama Administration Instructs Departments to Cut Spending for FY 2012
- Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog
June 7, 2010
- Common Core Math and English Standards Released
- House Passes Tax Extenders Package
- Education Jobs Bill Markup Postponed
- Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog
May 24, 2010
- Contact Your Members of Congress to Save Educator Jobs
- CTE Highlighted in Hearing on School Turnaround
- Worldwide Skilled-worker Shortage Persists Despite Recession
- Common Core State Standards Release Scheduled for June 2
- Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog
May 11, 2010
- Career-ready Focus Included in Senate ESEA Hearing
- House Appropriations Committee Chairman Obey Announces Retirement
- Skills for America-NOW! Coalition Launch
- Reminder: Perkins and School Reform Task Force Applications Due May 21
- Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog
April 26, 2010
- ACTE Releases Career-readiness Definition
- House and Senate Continue ESEA Hearings
- ACTE Member Delivers Compelling Testimony on Capitol Hill
- Senate Committee Approves Budget Resolution
- ACTE Launches Perkins and School Reform Task Forces
- Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog
April 12, 2010
- Race to the Top Moves Forward
- ACTE To Host ESEA Webinar on Wednesday, April 14
- Steps Toward GI Bill Fix
- Congressional Field Hearing Highlights CTE Institution
- Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog
March 29, 2010
- $2 Billion Approved for Job-training Programs
- Department of Education Pledges to Expand CTE
- Duncan Discusses ESEA Blueprint on Capitol Hill
- Congress Considers Numerous Jobs Bills
- ACTE Launches New Policy Task Forces
- Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog
March 15, 2010
- Obama ESEA Blueprint Unveiled
- SAFRA May Move Forward Without American Graduation Initiative
- Congress Continues Work on Jobs Bills
- Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog
March 1, 2010
- Jobs Bill Passes Senate, Now Moves to House
- House Kicks Off ESEA Reauthorization Efforts
- Senate Holds Hearing on WIA Reauthorization
- Secretary Duncan Testifies Before Budget Committee
- Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog
February 16, 2010
- President's Budget Proposal Impacts State-level Perkins Funding
- Senate Jobs Bill Moves Closer to Action
- Labor Secretary Solis Testifies at House Hearing
- Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog
January 29, 2010
- State of the Union Focuses on Job Creation
- Expect Changes in President's Budget
- President Obama Announces Plan to Expand Race to the Top
- Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog
January 19, 2010
- Congress Returns for Busy 2010 Session
- New OVAE Deputy Assistant Secretary Named
- Read More on the CTE Policy Watch Blog