Career-Connected Learning Pathways Act of 2026

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

1. 20 U.S.C. 2344(b)changedby H.R. 7676 Sec. 2(a)

   (12) developing, publishing, and maintaining a searchable public statewide directory of career and technical education programs of study and career pathways offered in the State that—(A) includes, for each such program of study and career pathway, the information described in section 134(b)(10) with respect to such program of study or career pathway;(B) is searchable by—(i) the school district or political subdivision of the State in which each program of study or career pathway is located;(ii) the industry or career cluster for which each program of study or career pathway provides preparation; and(iii) the credential available upon completion of each program of study or career pathway;(C) uses data formats that are—(i) standard;(ii) open;(iii) linked; and(iv) interoperable; and(D) is updated not less than once each program year;

   The bill says: Section 124(b) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2344(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (12) and inserting the following:

   Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 2344)

2. 20 U.S.C. 2354(b)(8)changedby H.R. 7676 Sec. 2(b)

   (8) a description of how the eligible recipient will coordinate with the eligible agency and institutions of higher education to support the recruitment, preparation, retention, and training, including professional development, of teachers, faculty, administrators, and specialized instructional support personnel and paraprofessionals who meet applicable State certification and licensure requirements (including any requirements met through alternative routes to certification), including individuals from groups underrepresented in the teaching profession; and

   The bill says: in paragraph (8), by striking "and" at the end;

   Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 2354)

3. 20 U.S.C. 2354(b)(9)changedby H.R. 7676 Sec. 2(b)

   (9) a description of how the eligible recipient will address disparities or gaps in performance as described in section 2323(b)(3)(C)(ii)(II) of this title in each of the plan years, and if no meaningful progress has been achieved prior to the third program year, a description of the additional actions such recipient will take to eliminate those disparities or gaps.; and

   The bill says: in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

   Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 2354)

4. 20 U.S.C. 2354(b)added (10)by H.R. 7676 Sec. 2(b)

   (10) if the eligible agency elects to carry out the activities described in section 124(b)(12), for each career and technical education program of study and career pathway offered by the eligible recipient—(A) the name of such program of study or career pathway;(B) a description of such program of study or career pathway;(C) the school district or political subdivision of the State in which such program of study or career pathway is located;(D) the industry or career cluster for which such program of study or career pathway provides preparation;(E) each sequence of courses within such program of study or career pathway;(F) any dual or concurrent enrollment credit or recognized postsecondary credential available upon completion of such program of study or career pathway;(G) the postsecondary institution, local workforce development board, or industry or sector partnership affiliated with such program of study or career pathway;(H) any work-based learning opportunities provided by such program of study or career pathway; and(I) evidence of the alignment between such program of study or career pathway and the needs or projected needs of the labor market.

   The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

   Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 2354)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.