Bill > S3129

This bill amends the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to improve career and technical education (CTE) programs. The key provisions include: 1. Defining "equity gap" as the disparities in participation and performance on CTE program indicators between student groups based on gender, race, and special populations. 2. Requiring states to reserve at least $100,000 to provide technical assistance and professional development on strategies for closing equity gaps. 3. Enhancing accountability measures to track progress in closing equity gaps and how funds are used to support programs and services to address these gaps. 4. Authorizing the use of national funds to support the development of effective programs for closing equity gaps. 5. Requiring states and local recipients to conduct equity gap analyses and use funds to close identified gaps, with consequences for failing to show improvement. 6. Expanding the state leadership activities to include professional development, technical assistance, and support for closing equity gaps. Overall, the bill aims to enhance equity and access in CTE programs to prepare all students for success in college and careers.

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