The board approved August expenditures, investments and five budget adjustment requests (BARs) to reallocate funds for professional development tied to a new math adoption, to accept a donation from the New Mexico Community Foundation for CTech work‑based learning, and to recognize a state transportation allocation of about $14,000 for a summer reading program; the board also acknowledged receipt of bond proceeds tied to the 2023 authorization.

The committee recommended permission to publish amendments that change Marylands CTE 'concentrator' and 'completer' definitions to require two courses (not a third sequential course) and to add a route recognizing 250 hours of supervised career-connected learning; the move aligns state reporting with Perkins V and expands access to work-based options.

Work‑based learning coordinator Faten Hamad described more than 500 work‑based learning experiences, internships with local employers (including library and city placements), partnerships with Micron and Birmingham Green, a 90‑hour internship expectation under VDOE, and plans for school‑based enterprises and sponsorship to support competitive CTSO teams.

Three Welsh employers were recognised at a leading Welsh work-based learning provider’s prestigious annual awards for their commitment ...

Sen. Perez’s SB845 would clarify and expand work‑based learning definitions, allow state special schools to offer programs, and authorize local education agencies to serve as employer of record and cover insurance for youth apprenticeships. Workforce boards and Compton Unified officials testified in support; the committee passed the bill as amended to the Labor and Employment Committee (final tally recorded 8–0).

An EdWeek Research Center survey suggests students are showing a greater interest in career-focused courses.

Superintendent staff reported about 50 dual‑credit offerings (about 30 academic, 20 career/technical) and efforts to systematize onboarding with postsecondary partners; the board voted unanimously to accept that reasonable progress was made on the monitoring result and requested comparative data for work‑based learning.

Representative Bill Elam presented HB 358 to create a CTE Mobility Grant Program to help students access out-of-district CTE pathways; the grant would be subject to appropriation, administered by DEED, and prioritize rural/remote sending and hosting arrangements. Committee members requested more detail on prioritization rubrics, program mapping and Dept. of Labor involvement.

District leaders told trustees that CTE completion is above national averages and AP and dual-enrollment participation have grown substantially; trustees asked about sustainability, Perkins funding and employer partnerships and voted to accept the update.

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