Career-Connected Learning Pathways Act of 2026

This bill changes a federal career and technical education law to let states use certain funds to create and maintain a searchable public statewide directory of career and technical education programs and career pathways. The directory would be searchable by school district or local area, by industry or career cluster, and by the credential a student can earn. It would use standard, open, linked, and interoperable data formats and be updated at least once each program year. If a state chooses to create the directory, local schools and colleges receiving funds would have to provide details on each program, such as courses, credentials, partner institutions, work-based learning, and how the program matches labor market needs.

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Sponsors

• Jennifer L. McClellan Democrat sponsor
• 14 cosponsors