What does Preamble of HR 7676 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. The proposed amendment would authorize states to develop directories of career and technical education programs of study and career pathways. The bill is intended for 'other purposes' beyond the authorization of state directories.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7676 do?

This bill is formally titled the Career-Connected Learning Pathways Act of 2026.

What does STATE DIRECTORIES OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF of HR 7676 do?

This section amends the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to establish requirements for state directories of career and technical education (CTE) programs. States are required to develop, publish, and maintain a searchable public statewide directory of CTE programs of study and career pathways. The directory must include specific information for each program, such as location, industry/career cluster, and available credentials. The directory must be searchable by school district, industry/career cluster, and credential. Data formats used in the directory must be standard, open, linked, and interoperable, and updated at least once per program year. Section 134(b) is amended to require eligible recipients to provide detailed information about CTE programs, including program name, description, courses, credentials, and alignment with labor market needs, if they carry out activities described in section 124(b)(12).

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Career-Connected Learning Pathways Act of 2026 — HR. 7676

Last updated: 2/25/2026 · Introduced: 2/25/2026

Author: Jennifer McClellan (D-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to require states to create and maintain publicly accessible, searchable directories of career and technical education programs.
These directories must include details like program location, industry alignment, and available credentials, and be updated regularly.
Eligible recipients must provide information about program sequences, dual enrollment options, and alignment with labor market demands.

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