State and Local Reporter - 06/12/2003 (Plain Text Version)Debora Trimpe, Chair View Graphical Version | Subscribe
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Editor... In this issue: Confusion Over Carl Perkins Program Funding Cleared UpNAHB has cleared up some of the confusion among state and local home builders associations that were concerned that reauthorization of H.R. 1261, the “Workforce Reinvestment Act,” would have a potentially negative impact on funding for the Carl Perkins program. 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 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. The legislation has passed the House and has been sent to a Senate subcommittee for consideration. 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. For more information, e-mail Jenna Morgan or call her at 800-368-5242 x8407. For more information or to contact us directly, please visit www.NAHB.org | ©2003, National Association of Home Builders |