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Perkins V

The 2018 federal law that funds career and technical education in the US.

Also called
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
Used in
United States
Topic
Policy and law

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CTE (Career and technical education) United States
Courses and programmes in US high schools and colleges that prepare students for specific careers, such as health science or manufacturing.

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