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119-sres-618119th Congress

A resolution recognizing the importance of career and technical education ("CTE") educators and work-based learning coordinators in delivering high-quality CTE, preparing students for success in the workplace, the classroom, and in life, and supporting dynamic workforce pipelines that enable the United States to grow and lead in critical economic sectors.

Sponsored By: Senator Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]

Passed Senate

Summary

Recognizes the importance of career and technical education (CTE) educators and work-based learning coordinators for preparing students for careers and strengthening workforce pipelines. The resolution cites about 12 million students in CTE, a 97% graduation rate for CTE concentrators, widespread educator shortages with administrators reporting hiring difficulty 57% of the time and 25 states plus DC and American Samoa reporting shortages for 2025–2026, notes that 79% of high school students want work-based learning while only 34% know of opportunities, recognizes February as Career and Technical Education Month, and urges competitive wages, benefits, and safe working conditions.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]

DE • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

    ME • I

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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