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Confusion Over Carl Perkins Program Funding Cleared Up

The program provides federal grants for vocational and educational programs — including those related to construction skills — at high schools and community colleges.

Opposed to a provision in the reauthorization bill that would have given state governors the authority to allocate up to 25% of workforce funding to pay for infrastructure and administrative costs, the American Council of Technical Education (ACTE) spearheaded a campaign in which Carl Perkins was used as an example of the programs that would be undermined as a result.

Carl Perkins was cited because of its popularity, although it actually will receive its funding under a different bill for Department of Education programs that is expected to be considered later this year.

H.R. 1261 provides funding for one-stop workforce programs under the Department of Labor.

ACTE is no longer opposing the reauthorization bill; an amendment offered by Rep. John Kline (R-MN) now prevents governors from using money for programs to pay for administrative costs.

The legislation has passed the House and has been sent to the Senate HELP Committee Subcommittee on Employment, Safety and Training for its consideration.

To read H.R. 1261, click here, and enter the bill number in box at the upper left.

For more information, e-mail Jenna Morgan, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8407.

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