Career and Technical Education Funding in Pennsylvania
Learn about the importance, recent developments, and funding structure of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Pennsylvania, including key points and appropriations levels. Discover how CTE prepares students for the workforce, fills skills gaps, and fosters economic growth. Find out about the challenges faced by school districts and the sources of funding for CTE programs.
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Career and Technical Education Funding This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND
Why is it important? Helps fill the skills gap needs of employers and skillset of prospective employees Prepares students for in-demand jobs and industries that will lead the way in the future Connects learners in high school and post-secondary education with employers Provides immediate employment opportunities post-graduation with less student debt Fosters economic growth for the commonwealth
Recent Interest in CTE House Education Select Subcommittee on Technical Education and Career Readiness report issued in 2016 Resulted in multi-bill legislative package introduced Several bills ultimately passed in 2019 most substantive policy changes to CTE in nearly 30 years Governor s PA Smart initiative separate grant program for STEM, apprenticeships and industry partnerships Ongoing workforce focus: Workforce Command Center report PDE development of state plan following federal Perkins re-enactment
Important Points about CTE Pennsylvania currently has 74 career and technical education centers that educate approximately 55,000 students. 13 school districts are not affiliated with a CTC and do not offer career and technical education themselves or contract with other districts for these services. Until the 2018-19 state budget, it had been 10 years since CTE had seen an increase in state support: The 2018-19 budget had a $10 million increase in the CTE formula. The 2019-20 budget had a $7 million increase in the CTE formula and a $3 million increase in the CTE equipment grant line. Competitive equipment grants of up to $100,000 (requiring a $50,000 local match) are available through the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
How is CTE Funded? Local School Districts State CTE Subsidy 8%2% Carl D. Perkins (federal) At a time when many school districts in the state are continuing to struggle to meet basic education costs, this portion of the tab they are expected to pay for CTE is an added burden. 90%
CTE in the 20-21 Budget Appropriation The CTE subsidy line is flat-funded no increase following two years of support The equipment grant line is also flat-funded after an increase last year This lack of support stands in contrast to the continued backing legislatively for CTE in addition to interest from important stakeholder groups i.e. themes raised from business and labor in Command Center report
Are we out of luck in the 2020-21 Budget? Not necessarily it is still crucial you advocate! Push the legislature to support CTE There are different options to highlight this need in the legislature in the coming months as well as the ongoing need for funds in the equipment grant
What can you do for CTE in this budget season? CALL/EMAIL/WRITE/VISIT (in your district or the capitol)! Tell your legislator you want them to invest in CTE and basic and special education funding. GET SOCIAL: Invite your friends to Like PA Schools Work on Facebook & Follow on Twitter SIGN UP for PA Schools Work email updates STAY TUNED for our upcoming report in May on the State of the State of CTE funding in Pennsylvania
Jackie Cullen Executive Director Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators 23 Meadow Drive Camp Hill, PA 17011 717-761-3381 W: www.pacareertech.org T: @paschoolswork F: /paschoolswork E: Jackie@pacareer.org
Kari King President & CEO Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children 200 N. Third Street, 13th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 717-236-5680 W: www.papartnerships.org T: @PAP4Children F: /papartnershipsforchildren E: kking@papartnerships.org
