Career and Technical Education Stymied by Chronic Underfunding and Agency Delays, Board Says

The Board of Career and Technical Education is being hindered in the execution of its duties due to chronic underfunding and a debilitating lack of urgency from partner agencies. This was the testimony of CTE Chair Joane Murphy when she appeared before Thursday's meeting of the Committee on Education and Workforce Development.According to Ms. Murphy, the board’s primary responsibility involves the establishment, maintenance, and supervision of vocational schools.” However, she says that while the law grants them this authority, “the board currently lacks the power to enforce this provision effectively.”  A major issue is the board's dependency on other agencies to fulfill key aspects of this mandate. Ms. Murphy noted that the Department of Education is responsible for writing curricula, however the CTE board has not been kept up to speed on curriculum development for subjects in their wheelhouse. “It is important to note that the board has not yet received those documents for further ...