Career-Connected Learning Pathways Act of 2026
To amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to authorize States to develop directories of career and technical education programs of study and career pathways, and for other purposes.
The Career-Connected Learning Pathways Act of 2026 aims to update the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. It proposes that states can create directories of career and technical education programs and career pathways. These directories would help students and parents make informed decisions about educational and career choices. This bill is intended to improve career readiness and support the development of skilled workers in various industries.
This bill would mainly affect students, educators, and career counselors by providing them with more organized and accessible information about career and technical education programs. It could also impact state education departments and local school districts that would be responsible for maintaining and updating these directories. The overall goal is to ensure that students have clear pathways to successful careers after their education.
HB7676 was introduced in the House on February 25, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. As of now, the bill is in its early stages of the legislative process, and it will need to pass through several steps, including committee review, debate, and voting, before it could become law.
