Carl D Perkins Career And Technical Education Act Of 2006

The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Perkins IV; P.L. 109-270) supports the development of academic and career and technical skills among secondary education students and postsecondary education students who elect to enroll in career and technical education (CTE) programs, sometimes referred to as vocational education programs. Perkins IV was authorized through FY2012, which ended on September 30, 2012. The authorization is extended through FY2013 under the General Education Provisions Act. The U.S. Department of Education issued its blueprint for reauthorization in April 2012. This report provides a summary of Perkins IV. Figures and tables. This is a print on demand report.