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Recognition of Career and Technical Education Month

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Key Points

  • The Senate officially named February 2026 as "Career and Technical Education Month." This move is designed to celebrate and raise awareness for programs that teach students specific job skills in high schools and community colleges.
  • The resolution highlights that about 12 million students are currently taking these types of classes. It notes that by 2031, nearly one-third of all jobs will require some education after high school, but not necessarily a full four-year college degree.
  • This action is symbolic, meaning it does not create new laws or spend any new money. Its main goal is to encourage families and schools to see these technical programs as a great way for students to start successful, well-paying careers.

Milestones

2 actions
Feb 26, 2026Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S710)

Feb 26, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".

Bill NumberSRES 617
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S710)

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Cosponsors

(48)
D: 27R: 19I: 2

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