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Trump signs career and technical education bill into law

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President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed into law a bill that allows states to set their own goals for career and technical education program, Education Week reported. The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act is a reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, a $1.2 billion program last overhauled by Congress in 2006. Iowa receives nearly $12 million annually through the program, equally divided between secondary education and community colleges. “I’m pleased with the broad, bipartisan support for this important federal legislation,” Iowa Department of Education Director Ryan Wise said in a news release. Wise said the legislation “aligns well with our statewide efforts to embed career guidance into students’ educational experiences, better prepare students for higher-level academic and technical training, and expand access to high-quality programs in both high school and community colleges.” The state completed a revision of its career and technical education program in May 2016.