Bill · S.Res. 617· Senate(119-SRES-617)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
- Introduced
- 2/26/2026
- Last activity
- 2/26/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S710)
- Sponsored by
- Timothy Kaine
- Cosponsors
- - 27 - 19
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This Senate resolution supports the designation of February 2026 as "Career and Technical Education Month." It aims to celebrate career and technical education across the United States and support its specific goals and ideals. The resolution recognizes how important this education is for preparing a skilled and well-educated workforce. Additionally, it encourages various professionals, including educators and parents, to promote these programs as a respected educational pathway.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would students be better off under this?+5
The resolution explicitly aims to support the academic and career benefits of CTE for students.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
CTE programs provide essential skills and pathways for students and adult learners entering the workforce.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The resolution notes that employers find CTE programs beneficial to their bottom line.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Workforce Readiness: The resolution notes that career and technical education (CTE) ensures a competitive and skilled workforce is ready and capable of holding jobs in high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand career fields.
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Academic and Career Benefits for Students: According to the text, secondary CTE has statistically significant positive impacts on academic achievement, high school completion, employability skills, and college readiness.
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Skill and Credential Acquisition: CTE provides students and adult learners with the opportunity to cultivate knowledge and skills to earn credentials that lead to careers in growing, high-demand fields.
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Economic Alignment: The text states that CTE aligns with labor market demand and provides relevant coursework and employability skills.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+5Good For Young Adults+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3
- 2/26/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S710)
- 48 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
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