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OCTAE Wide Program Memorandum 26-6
Review the memo providing guidance on the requirement for payment justifications when requesting grant funds through the Payment Management System (PMS).
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CTE U.S. Department of Education Announces Elimination of Unnecessary Burdens on Career and Technical Education Programs
Review the press release announcing the U.S. Department of Education’s final rule eliminating the Methods of Administration program from the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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CTE Strengthening Recognized Postsecondary Credentials in Career and Technical Education
Review the memo providing guidance regarding the identification, approval, and use of recognized postsecondary credentials that demonstrate labor market value.
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CTE Estimated FY 2026 Perkins State Allocations
Review the memo detailing estimated Fiscal Year 2026 Perkins State Allocations.
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“Call for Peer Reviewers” for the OESE’s Career Pathways Exploration Grant Program
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Aligning Activities Under WIOA and Perkins V
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The Advantages of Submitting a Combined WIOA and Perkins V State Plan
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Estimated Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 State Allocations
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Requirements and Instructions for the Submission of Perkins V State Plan Revisions and Budgets for FY 2026
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Modification Requirements for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act State Plans for Program Years 2026 and 2027
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Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) from the U.S. Department of Labor
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OMB-Approved Perkins V Consolidated Annual Report Guide
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OMB-Approved Perkins V State Plan Guide
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Education Recipient Training GrantSolutions
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Payment Management System Training