President proposes to eliminate funding for Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) has withstood the test of time.  On February, 4, 2008, the White House unveiled its Fiscal Year 2009 budget request.  “This budget provides the necessary resources for critical programs that equip American students with the skills they need to compete and succeed in a knowledge-based economy,” stated U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings.  Within the $59.2 billion Attached is proposal for education, the President proposes to eliminate funding for Career and Technical Education (CTE).   Dept of Ed Proposed Budget_fy2009.pdf