Perkins V State Plan UPDATES

Requesting Public Comment on FY25-26 Perkins V Accountability (and updates)

FY25-26 State determined performance levels or each of the secondary and postsecondary core indicators, with the levels of performance being the same for all CTE concentrators in the State. (Section 113(b)(3)(A)(i)(I) of Perkins V)

CTE Concentrator:

• Secondary Level: A student served by an eligible recipient who has completed at least two courses in a single career and technical education program or Perkins Eligible CTE Program of Study.
• Postsecondary Level: A student enrolled in an eligible recipient institution who has:
  • Earned at least 12 credits within a career and technical education program or Perkins Eligible CTE Program of Study; or
  • Completed such a program if the program encompasses fewer than 12 credits or the equivalent in total.

FY25-26 State Plan updates include removal of diversity language and activities. 

Click here to access the FY25-26 PERKINS V STATE PLAN NARRATIVE WITH UPDATES

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PUBLIC COMMENT BY 4/28/2025 TO [email protected]

• Perkins V Louisiana State Plan Public Comment
  • Accountability and Updates, 3/28/2025 – 4/28/2025
  • Public Meeting Information:

Louisiana Perkins V State Plan 

The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) was signed into law on July 31, 2018 and went into effect July 1, 2019. The Louisiana Perkins V State Plan represents the work of stakeholders from across Louisiana, and continued engagement will be needed to ensure successful outcomes in our communities.

The Louisiana Perkins V State Plan (2020-2023) was approved May 2020 and updated for FY24-25 (new Accountability (state determined performance levels) and revised Comprehensive Local Needs Assessments templates for secondary and postsecondary subrecipients).

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PUBLIC COMMENT BY 4/28/2025 TO [email protected]

Perkins V State Plan

The Perkins V Louisiana State Plan for CTE is designed to:

• Ensure students are provided academic skills such as literacy and numeracy, technical skills and knowledge, and essential employability skills via all Perkins Eligible CTE Programs of Study;
• Give individuals the best opportunity for workplace success in high-skill, high-wage, in-demand or emerging occupations; and
• Partner with business and industry to strengthen and expand existing businesses as well as attract new employers to Louisiana with a highly skilled workforce.

To reach these outcomes, Louisiana is working to improve the quality of every CTE course and program, to align secondary and postsecondary programs, to ensure a seamless transition from one level to the next, to provide sequenced and non-duplicative coursework, and articulated, dual, and prior learning, where possible. All Perkins funded programs will meet the definition of a Perkins Eligible CTE Program of Study beginning July 1, 2021.

Perkins V Manual

This manual sets forth the policies and procedures used by LCTCS to administer the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). The LCTCS has undertaken the development of this manual to provide staff, eligible subrecipients, and the public the highest level of transparency as to the processes used by the LCTCS in the administration of this federal program. The Legislative Auditor of Louisiana, U.S. Education Department’s Office of Inspector General (OIG), and Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education (OCTAE) may rely on the procedures and internal controls described herein to assess LCTCS’ compliance with the following:

• Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V);
• Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR); and
• The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 C.F.R. Part 200).