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 bill proposes significant cuts to or complete eliminations of several critical education and workforce programs, such as WIOA Youth and Adult programs, federal work-study, Registered Apprenticeship, ESSA Title I and II and more.
Proposed cuts to education and workforce development programs jeopardize CTE by limiting access to broader career pathways and resources. These programs work hand-in-hand to develop a skilled workforce – CTE cannot be successful without the support of the entire system.
As the bill moves forward in the House and the Senate continues work on its version of this bill, it is critical that Members of Congress understand the impact of these proposed cuts, and that you lend your voice in support of funding for the entire education and workforce development system.
ACTION NEEDED: CLICK HERE to tell your Members of Congress to oppose cuts to education and workforce programs in the FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill!
Send a message directly using the ACTE Action Center or contact any personal contacts that you have in your Members’ offices, such as from a meeting at NPS. An operator at the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 can also connect you to your Member of Congress.
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