Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
A Democratic resolution with 22 Republican cosponsors · See all 51 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S802; text: CR S799-800)
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 expresses support for the designation of February 2025 as "Career and Technical Education Month." It aims to celebrate career and technical education across the United States. The Senate recognizes the importance of these programs in preparing a skilled workforce. Additionally, it supports the specific goals and ideals associated with this month. Finally, the resolution encourages various professionals and parents to promote career and technical education as a respected educational pathway.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution focuses on improving academic and career outcomes for secondary and postsecondary students.
- Scored +4
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The emphasis on career and technical education directly benefits young adults entering the workforce.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The promotion of technical education can provide paths to high-wage careers for low-income students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Workforce Preparedness: The resolution notes that career and technical education (CTE) ensures a competitive and skilled workforce is ready and capable of holding jobs in high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand career fields (Preamble).
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Academic and Career Success: Secondary CTE is noted to have positive impacts on academic achievement, high school completion, employability skills, and college readiness for students (Preamble).
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Career Opportunities: CTE provides students the opportunity to cultivate knowledge and skills to earn credentials needed for careers in growing, high-demand fields (Preamble).
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Promotion of Educational Pathways: The resolution encourages educators, counselors, administrators, and parents to promote CTE as a respected educational pathway (Resolution, Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated 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 focuses on improving academic and career outcomes for secondary and postsecondary students. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The emphasis on career and technical education directly benefits young adults entering the workforce. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The promotion of technical education can provide paths to high-wage careers for low-income students. Would business owners be better off under this? — Providing a skilled workforce helps businesses meet labor demand.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — By fostering a skilled workforce, the resolution aims to enhance American global competitiveness and economic development. Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution promotes workforce preparedness for high-demand, high-wage career fields.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The resolution supports technical and postsecondary pathways that provide value outside of traditional four-year degrees.
- 4/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/6/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S802; text: CR S799-800)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S802; text: CR S799-800)
- 50 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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