What major legislation was reauthorized in 2018 to improve career and technical education?

The legislation that was reauthorized in 2018 to enhance career and technical education is the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. This act focuses on providing federal funding to improve and expand career and technical education programs at the secondary and post-secondary levels. The reauthorization aimed to modernize vocational training and ensure that the curriculum is aligned with the needs of the workforce, ensuring that students are better prepared for employment in high-demand fields. This legislation emphasizes the importance of skills development and supports programs that offer relevant training, thereby strengthening the pathway from education to careers.

The other pieces of legislation listed do not primarily target career and technical education. The No Child Left Behind Act is focused on K-12 education and accountability. The Every Student Succeeds Act restructured federal education policy but does not specifically tackle career and technical education in the same way. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is aimed at ensuring services to children with disabilities in educational settings and does not pertain directly to the enhancement of career and technical education programs.