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DC Digest October 5 - 11

There was still minimal activity on Capitol Hill this week while Congress is on recess. This is, however, a fantastic time to meet with your lawmakers while they are at home in states and districts. A school visit or a community event is a good opportunity to connect and make... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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DC Digest September 28 - October 4

Capitol Hill was quiet this week with Congress recessed until after the election. The Department of Labor has been active, announcing several new grant opportunities with a focus on apprenticeships for underserved youth and women in nontraditional occupations. They’ve also updated resources on outreach and industry. Keep reading for more... Continue reading

Posted Oct 4, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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Update on FAFSA

Last year, the Department of Education released an updated version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This rollout was marred by technical difficulties and other delays, leading to frustration from students and their families and college access professionals. As students begin to work on college applications and... Continue reading

Posted Oct 4, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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DC Digest September 21- 29

This week was the final week Congress was in session until after the election, so the schedule was packed! There were several education- and workforce-related hearings and legislation was passed to extend government funding until December 20. Meanwhile, the Administration kept busy with several new grants to support workforce development... Continue reading

Posted Sep 27, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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DC Digest 9/14 - 9/20

This week, Congress continued to work on FY 2025 appropriations as we quickly approach September 30, the end of the fiscal year. The House of Representatives rejected a continuing resolution that would have extended current federal funding for an additional six months, and is now working toward a shorter compromise... Continue reading

Posted Sep 20, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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DC Digest September 7 - 13

This week, Congress returned to Washington and is working behind the scenes to prevent a government shutdown from taking place on September 30, the end of the fiscal year. Education committees in both the House and Senate were active as well. Meanwhile, the Department of Education has been working to... Continue reading

Posted Sep 13, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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National Voter Registration Day

Next week, National Voter Registration Day will be celebrated on September 17! National Voter Registration Day encourages eligible adults to register to vote as deadlines in several states approach. National Voter Registration Day is recognized in a bipartisan resolution introduced by Sens. Klobuchar (D-MN) and Fischer (R-NE). You can find... Continue reading

Posted Sep 10, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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DC Digest August 31 - September 6

The Department of Education has been busy this week as they wrap up Secretary Cardona’s Back-to-School Bus Tour and review their Administration’s investments in education. Next week, Congress will be back in D.C. and will start to focus on passing legislation to extend government funding past September 30, the end... Continue reading

Posted Sep 6, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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DC Digest August 24-30

This week, it was a relatively quiet week in Washington, but the Administration was busy with workforce development initiatives and efforts to welcome students back to school and prepare for the upcoming year. There is only one week left of August recess, so stay tuned for updates on Congress as... Continue reading

Posted Aug 30, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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ACTE 2024 Election Watch Kickoff

With approximately two months to go before the November 5 general election, we are kicking off our Election Watch 2024 coverage! We’ll be sharing information and resources over the next few months to help you prepare for the election, and then coverage of the implications of election results on CTE... Continue reading

Posted Aug 30, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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DC Digest August 17-23

This week, the Department of Labor shared some new resources for youth engagement and Apprenticeships, while the Department of Education encountered a setback from the Supreme Court. Congress is still on recess; they plan to return to Washington, D.C. in two weeks. Remember to take advantage of this time and... Continue reading

Posted Aug 23, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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DC Digest August 11-16

The Administration was busy this week, sharing new resources and opportunities including several upcoming virtual events. Meanwhile, Capitol Hill was quiet as Congress continues its August recess. To prepare for their return, make your voice heard and contact your Members of Congress! Urge them to support the Senate’s Fiscal Year... Continue reading

Posted Aug 16, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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ACTION ALERT: Ask Your Members of Congress: Support the Senate’s FY 2025 Education Funding Bill! 

Prior to August recess, the Senate Appropriations Committee considered and approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill on a bipartisan basis, which contains a $35 million increase over FY 2024 for the Perkins Basic State Grant program, and an overall increase of $1 billion for education programs. These... Continue reading

Posted Aug 15, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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DC Digest August 3-9

This week, the Department of Labor announced several new opportunities and resources for workforce development. Meanwhile, the Department of Education continues to work on this fall’s FAFSA rollout and Title IX implementation as the 2024-2025 school year draws near. In Congress, August recess is in full swing. This is an... Continue reading

Posted Aug 9, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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DC Digest July 20-26

This was the House’s final week in session before adjourning for August recess. The Senate will follow next week and both chambers will spend a little over a month in their states and districts. This is an excellent time to connect with your lawmakers and advocate for CTE, especially as... Continue reading

Posted Jul 26, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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DC Digest July 13 - 19

Congress took recess this week and will return for the next two weeks before their lengthy August recess, which lasts five weeks and ends in early September. While the recess made for a relatively quiet week in Washington, the Department of Labor has announced several new funding opportunities and resources... Continue reading

Posted Jul 20, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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DC Digest July 6-July 12

This week, the House marked up the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriations bill and continued to focus on broader education issues, such as Title IX and FAFSA. Next week, both chambers will take recess, set to return the following week in anticipation of a short work period... Continue reading

Posted Jul 12, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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DC Digest June 29 July 5

Congress took recess this week for the 4th of July holiday but will be back next week in full swing. The House plans to mark up the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill on Wednesday (7/10). Meanwhile, the Administration has announced several new funding opportunities, and the... Continue reading

Posted Jul 5, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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ACTION ALERT: Ask Your Members of Congress to Oppose Cuts to Education and Workforce Programs in FY 2025! 

On June 27, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations bill on a party-line vote. In some good news for CTE, the bill proposes a $10 million increase to the Perkins Basic State Grant. However, the... Continue reading

Posted Jul 2, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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DC Digest June 22-28

This week, the Senate took recess as the House explored the use of AI in education and ways to bridge the cyber workforce gap. Meanwhile, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations bill was released and is set to be marked up on July 10.... Continue reading

Posted Jun 28, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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House Hearing on America's Cyber Workforce Gap

On Wednesday, the House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing, “Finding 500,000: Addressing America’s Cyber Workforce Gap.” Witnesses included Eric Hysen, chief information officer at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); Leslie Beavers, principal deputy chief information officer at the Department of Defense (DOD); Rodney Peterson, director of the... Continue reading

Posted Jun 28, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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Title IX Regulations Update

In April, the Biden Administration released its final version of updated regulations related to the implementation of Title IX. These new regulations introduce several new stipulations aimed at extending protections to LGBTQ+ identifying students and enhancing protections for pregnant or parenting students. They also revise the definition of sexual harassment... Continue reading

Posted Jun 24, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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DC Digest June 15-21

After a busy last few days, the Senate is in recess for the next two weeks. The House was not in session this week but will resume session next week before joining the Senate in recess for the Fourth of July holiday. This staggered schedule creates a compressed timeframe for... Continue reading

Posted Jun 21, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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DC Digest June 8-14

Congress was busy this week, with both chambers working on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill that must be passed each year. There was also activity on WIOA reauthorization and discussion of ways to implement short-term Pell Grant expansion. While there isn’t much news with appropriations, we still... Continue reading

Posted Jun 14, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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Recent Dear Colleague Letter on Correctional Education

Recently, the Office for Career, Technical and Adult Education (OCTAE) at the U.S. Department of Education circulated a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) advocating for strong investments in correctional education to promote safer communities and help reintegrate incarcerated individuals into the workforce through allocations of funds designated for CTE and adult... Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2024 at CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates

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