This past week was the Senate’s final one before adjourning for the August recess and the Senate Appropriations Committee met to approve its fiscal year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies spending bill. The House has already adjourned. The Senate Appropriations Committee met this week to approve its fiscal year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies spending bill. The August recess is an excellent time to connect with your lawmakers and advocate for the highest funding level possible for CTE. Keep reading for more updates!
- Senate Appropriations Committee Approves FY 2025 Education Funding Bill: In a 25-3 vote, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill. The bill provides $80 billion in discretionary funding for the Department of Education. In some good news for CTE, the bill provides a $35 million increase for the Perkins State Grant as well as a $10 million increase for CTE National Activities.
- Senate Commerce Committee Advances Bipartisan AI-related Bills: The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday approved eight bipartisan bills, as amended, relating to research, testing and education on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. According to Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the committee, the bills are intended to ensure “good, strong public-private partnership collaboration to drive innovation” in the development and adoption of AI systems.
- Labor Department Announces $45 Million in Available Funding to Improve Employment Opportunities for Young People Affected by Violence and Poverty: The Department of Labor today announced the availability of $45 million in funding to support programs to provide skills training through work-based learning, employment services, educational support and mentorship to young adults, ages 15 to 24, in communities affected by violence, crime and poverty.
- Education Department Releases Guide on Inclusive Learning Environments in Higher Education: On July 31, the Department of Education issued a new resource guide, “Free to Learn: Leading Inclusive Learning Environments in Higher Education,” aimed at fostering safe and inclusive campuses through the Israel-Hamas conflict and beyond. This guide is intended for leadership and staff of institutions of higher education.
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