Technical education programs get boost from new law
Mayor signs Treyger bill to improve accountability
A new law aimed at providing more accountability from Career Technical Education (CTE) programs in New York City high schools will also help students and parents, according to the Brooklyn lawmaker responsible for the legislation.
Councilmember Mark Treyger introduced a bill that was signed into law last week by Mayor Bill de Blasio to require the Department of Education (DOE) to produce an annual report about the status of the city’s Career Technical Education programs. The City Council had unanimously approved the bill earlier this month.
The law requires the DOE to issue a report to the council containing data that would provide the city, labor organizations, prospective employers and public school parents with information about the state of CTE programs. Having this information will help students choose CTE programs that will connect them with real-world career skills and employment opportunities, Treyger said.