Superintendent Arntzen Creates Parent Steering Committee for Perkins V

• Brian O'Leary
• September 13 2023

HELENA – Superintendent Arntzen is creating a parent steering committee for the implementation of the federal Perkins V state plan for career and technical education (CTE). Perkins V, or the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21^st Century Act, is the fifth iteration of Carl D. Perkins. The purpose of this Act is to fully develop the technical and employability skills of secondary and post-secondary education students. During the 2022-2023 school year, the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) allocated $3.2 million to 147 Montana schools.

“My Montana Ready initiative focuses on preparing our children for the future by emphasizing career and college readiness,” said Superintendent Elsie Arntzen. “This steering committee also reflects our Montana Constitutional promise to develop the full academic potential of our children. Parents, as our children’s first and forever teachers, are encouraged to apply for this committee to strengthen career and technical education in Montana.”

Parents interested in being a part of the steering committee can apply by filling out this survey. The first steering committee meeting will be on October 3, 2023. Click here to view the 2024 Montana Perkins State Plan Timeline.