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Intent to Apply - Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins) is a legal document that was released by the California Department of Education - a government authority operating within California.
Q: What is the Perkins Act?
A: The Perkins Act is a federal law that supports career and technical education programs.
Q: What is the intent of the Perkins Act?
A: The intent of the Perkins Act is to provide funding and support to strengthen career and technical education for students.
Q: What is the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act?
A: The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act is a reauthorization of the Perkins Act, which aims to further enhance career and technical education programs.
Q: What does the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act do?
A: The Act provides federal funding to states to support career and technical education programs, improve alignment with workforce needs, and promote access and equity for all students.
Q: Who does the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act benefit?
A: The Act benefits students by providing them with more opportunities for career and technical education, as well as employers and the economy by preparing a skilled workforce.
Q: How does the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act promote access and equity?
A: The Act includes provisions to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to quality career and technical education programs.
Q: What role does California play in implementing the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act?
A: California is responsible for developing a state plan to implement the Act and distribute federal funding to local education agencies.
Q: What are some examples of career and technical education programs?
A: Examples of career and technical education programs include courses in healthcare, computer science, engineering, culinary arts, and automotive technology.
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