Background Information
Current Status
Latest News
ACTE Resources, Positions & Statements
External Resources (including official OVAE guidance)
Current Status:
The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act was last authorized on August 12, 2006 as Public Law 109-270.
Latest News:
April 22, 2008
The implementation of the 2006 Carl D. Perkins Act took another step forward in recent weeks as states submitted five-year plans to the Department of Education. These official plans were due at the Department on April 1, and are currently undergoing review.
In recent weeks the Department of Education also published the proposed 2008 Consolidated Annual Report (CAR) for public review and comment. The CAR is the form used by states to submit accountability data to the federal government. The National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium and ACTE submitted joint comments. The Department has also released Perkins and Tech Prep grant amounts for each state for FY 2008, which will be distributed on July 1, 2008 and October 1, 2008. These funding amounts and all of the guidance from the Department are available online.
Archived Updates & Historical Information
ACTE Resources, Positions & Statements
Order ACTE's Perkins Act of 2006: The Official Guide©
View Free Webcast on 2006 Perkins Act
PowerPoint Presentation
Summary of 2006 Perkins Act
ACTE/NASDCTEc Response to Proposed 2008 Consolidated Annual Report 4/14/08
ACTE Comments on Draft State Plan Guide 1/16/07
ACTE Comments on Draft State Plan Guide 12/4/06
Frequently Asked Questions
Fact Sheets: Accountability Programs of Study
Information on Perkins Funding
External Resources:
Department of Education Guidance:
OVAE PowerPoint Presentation - ACTE 2007 National Policy Seminar
