ACTE and Advance CTE have released the 12th annual State Policies Impacting CTE: 2024 Year in Review report, compiling CTE policy trends at the state level to highlight advancements in the field.
Of the 46 states in session in 2024, 40 states enacted 152 policies affecting CTE and career readiness, including legislation, executive orders and budget provisions. Thirty-seven more policies were enacted in 2024 compared to the prior year.
In addition to the report, which addresses trends and highlights across state policy, the companion State Policy Tracker is also updated and available to view. The tracker includes legislative, budget and executive actions connected to CTE since 2013!
Policymakers, as well as state and local leaders connected to CTE, can see policy trends over time and explore past and present CTE policies that could be replicated to support learners and their communities. This resource empowers leaders to build on current innovations, advocate for effective policies and drive positive change in CTE.
Make sure to also register for the upcoming Year in Review webinar! The webinar on February 27 from 3-4 p.m. ET will provide an overview of the Year in Review report. In addition, we are excited to dive deeper into CTE policy in Indiana, with Anthony Harl, Indiana’s State CTE Director, and Kandy Smitha, Indiana ACTE’s Executive Director.
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