Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education
The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, as amended by the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V), was signed into law on July 31, 2018. The act provides an increased focus on the academic achievement of career and technical education students and emphasizes alignment with state-level and local needs. This page provides current information on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s efforts to implement the act. The text of Perkins V can be found by clicking Perkins V Act.
Perkins V Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment
Tools, resources, and additional information for institutional use while conducting the comprehensive local needs assessment (CLNA) required by the Perkins V Act.
Staff Contacts
Each Perkins institution has an assigned Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board staff member who can respond to specific questions and queries. Click to see the staff list and institution assignments.
More Resources
Perkins Basic Grant Program
Find information, forms, and resources needed to complete the Perkins Basic Grant application.
Perkins Field Based Innovation Program Request for Application (RFA)
Information and resources to complete the Perkins Field Based Innovation Program (formerly “Leadership”) application.
Perkins Excellence Access and Opportunity Program Request for Application (RFA)
Tools, resources, and information to complete the Excellence Access and Opportunity Program application.
Contact
Inquiries regarding the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act should be directed to Dr. Audra Patridge, Assistant Director, Workforce Education.
