The official guide to the Perkins Act of 1998: the authoritative guide to federal legislation for vocational-technical education

The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 replaces the earlier Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1990. The Perkins Act aims to develop the academic, vocational and technical skills of American vocational students through high standards. Other purposes include linking secondary and postsecondary vocational programs, the administration of federal funding, the dissemination of national research about vocational and technical education, and the provision of professional development and technical assistance to vocational teachers. This guide is intended to provide vocational and technical educators with a detailed analysis of the content and context of the new legislation. The guide begins with a brief history of vocational legislation and then details the changes in the Perkins legislation since the 1990 Act. It provides a side-by-side comparison with the old Act in table form, a section-by-section summary, the text of the law, appendix references to related laws, and an index of key words. Show less