The Administration continues to move forward on efforts to reduce federal spending and staffing. In Congress, leaders are still negotiating on possible options to address Fiscal Year 2025 funding since the current continuing resolution (CR) expires on March 14. Republicans are also continuing conversations on how to move forward on the budget reconciliation process now that both the House and Senate have passed different budget resolutions. Meanwhile, ACTE has been concluding CTE Month Activities with the annual CTE School Month Visit and publication of the State Policies Impacting CTE: 2024 Year in Review report. As we wrap up the month, use ACTE’s Action Center to urge your Representatives to support the House CTE Month Resolution!
- House Education and Workforce Committee Holds Hearing on Economy and Workforce: The House Education and Workforce Committee held a hearing this week, “Unleashing America’s Workforce and Strengthening Our Economy,” discussing challenges and opportunities that the American workforce is encountering.
- Senate HELP Committee Advances Lori Chavez-DeRemer's Nomination for Secretary of Labor: The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to advance Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination for Labor Secretary. Chavez-DeRemer's nomination will move to the Senate floor for a full, final vote at a later date. ACTE will share more updates on her nomination as they develop.
- Update on DOGE Access to Education Data: A federal judge has barred the Department of Education and the Office of Personal Management (OPM) from sharing sensitive information with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This information could include Social Security numbers, dates of birth, home addresses, income and assets, citizenship status and disability status. Democrat Leadership in the House Education and Workforce Committee have issued letters to the Departments of Health and Human Services, Education and Labor on this matter.
- Department of Education Announces “End DEI” Portal: The Department of Education published a new portal for teachers, students and others to submit reports of these practices in schools.
- OPM Releases Guidance on Mass Government Layoffs: The OPM released a memo with instructions for federal agencies to make plans for significant force reductions. Plans are due on March 13, and must also include broader agency restructuring suggestions, which could feed into the Administration’s goals to eliminate the Department of Education.
- ACTE and Advance CTE Release State Policies Impacting CTE: 2024 Year in Review: ACTE and Advance CTE released the 12th annual report compiling CTE policy trends at the state level to highlight advancements in the field, accompanied by a webinar held on February 27. Read more about the report on the blog!
- ACTE and Crossland High Schol Host Annual CTE Month School Visit: ACTE partnered with Crossland High School to host the annual 2025 CTE Month School Visit. ACTE is grateful for the commitment and collaboration with Crossland High School in hosting this thoughtful event in celebration of CTE Month. Read more about the visit on the blog!
- House Education and Workforce Committee Announces WIOA Hearing: The House Education and Workforce Committee announced a hearing for next Wednesday (March 5), “Strengthening WIOA: Improving Outcomes for America’s Workforce.” We will share any relevant information from this hearing and keep you updated!
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