Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
A resolution recognizing the importance of career and technical education ("CTE") educators and work-based learning coordinators in delivering high-quality CTE, preparing students for success in the workplace, the classroom, and in life, and supporting dynamic workforce pipelines that enable the United States to grow and lead in critical economic sectors.
A Democratic resolution with 6 Republican cosponsors · See all 14 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S710-711)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the vital role of career and technical education (CTE) educators and work-based learning coordinators. It highlights how these professionals prepare students for success in the classroom, the workplace, and life. The text notes that these educators help build workforce pipelines for critical economic sectors. It also addresses the need for student access to internships, apprenticeships, and job shadowing. Finally, the resolution acknowledges the challenges of educator shortages and the importance of improving working conditions.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +6
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution directly aims to improve student access to career opportunities and high-quality instruction.
- Scored +5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
CTE programs and work-based learning provide essential pathways for students entering the workforce.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into public schools?
The resolution emphasizes the need for competitive wages and better conditions to reduce educator shortages.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Success in the workforce and life: The resolution states that CTE educators prepare students for success in the workplace, the classroom, and in life (Resolution Section 1, A).
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Access to opportunities: The resolution recognizes that all students should have access to quality CTE and work-based learning opportunities (Resolution Section 1, B).
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Improved career awareness and access: Work-based learning coordinators can help increase awareness of CTE programs among high school students and increase access to those opportunities (Whereas clauses).
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Better compensation and conditions for educators: The resolution recognizes that educators deserve competitive wages, good employment benefits, and safe working conditions (Resolution Section 1, D).
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Reduction in educator shortages: Improving salaries, benefits, and working conditions is noted as a way to help reduce persistent educator shortages (Resolution Section 1, E).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The resolution directly aims to improve student access to career opportunities and high-quality instruction. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — CTE programs and work-based learning provide essential pathways for students entering the workforce. Would business owners be better off under this? — A strong workforce pipeline benefits industry partners and business stability. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Access to CTE can facilitate upward mobility and higher median earnings for students.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — By strengthening workforce pipelines, the resolution supports national economic competitiveness. Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution aims to build dynamic workforce pipelines for critical economic sectors.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The resolution emphasizes the need for competitive wages and better conditions to reduce educator shortages.
- 2/26/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S710-711)
- 14 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
Tammy BaldwinDemocrat · Wisconsin
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Ted BuddRepublican · North Carolina
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Tommy TubervilleRepublican · Alabama
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland