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As we look toward reauthorization of the Perkins Act, what is the most important thing the federal government can do to help you ensure all students have access to high-quality CTE programs?

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the federal government needs to ensure that those receiving Perkins funds are spending those dollars in the most effective way.

Ensuring equitable access to high-quality CTE programs is, and should continue to be, a priority for a reauthorized version of Perkins.

The federal government should continue to fund the Perkins Act and ensure that there is access to the much needed funding.

The three most important things that the federal government can do are (1) recognize innovative, technology based solutions...

I believe that the federal government should require targeted outcomes to ensure CTE consistency through developing common goals.