Since 2013, states have witnessed significant legislative activity related to secondary- and postsecondary-level career/technical education (CTE). This report provides a first look at state policymaking activity in 13 states. Policy activity summarized here establishes a process for educators and employers to convene and use workforce data to set priorities, and sets forth strategies to enhance and scale up career pathways bridging K-12 and postsecondary, designed to prepare students for high-skill, high-demand jobs.
