S.Res.66 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Career and Technical Education Month. (119th Congress)
Summary
Senate Resolution 66 supports the goals and ideals of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. It recognizes the importance of CTE in preparing a skilled workforce and encourages promotion of CTE as a valuable educational pathway. The resolution highlights the need for workers with technical and employability skills to maintain American competitiveness.
Expected Effects
The resolution's passage will likely increase awareness and support for CTE programs across the United States. This could lead to greater investment in CTE and increased enrollment in these programs. Ultimately, this should help to address workforce shortages and improve economic competitiveness.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of CTE programs.
- Potential for greater investment in CTE.
- Improved workforce skills and employability.
- Enhanced economic competitiveness.
- Support for students seeking alternative educational pathways.
Potential Disadvantages
- No direct funding is allocated, so the resolution's impact depends on subsequent actions.
- Potential for overemphasis on vocational training at the expense of other educational pursuits.
- May not address underlying issues such as access to quality CTE programs in underserved areas.
- The resolution itself has no binding legal authority.
- Success relies on educators, counselors, and parents actively promoting CTE.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the general welfare clause of the Constitution (Preamble), which allows Congress to promote the well-being of the nation. It also indirectly relates to Congress's power to regulate commerce (Article I, Section 8) by ensuring a skilled workforce. The resolution does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).