On behalf of the State Superintendent of Education, Jesus Aguirre, and the District of Columbia State Office for Career and Technical Education (DC SOCTE), we are pleased to share this policy and procedure “Guidance for Carl D. Perkins Grant Recipients” with those Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and postsecondary institutions receiving or applying for funding for administering  Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (PL 109-270, “Perkins IV”).

This guidance supports the successful administration and fiscal management of the Carl D. Perkins federal grant program. We are excited to partner with you as we serve our students in Career and Technical Education programs throughout the District of Columbia.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to the State Office should you have any questions, concerns, or feedback.