Introduced Version SENATE RESOLUTION No. ___ DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOL UTION A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of Career and Technical Education. MAXWELL , read first time and referred to Committee on 2024 RR 3527/DI JC Introduced Second Regular Session 123rd General Assembly (2024) SENATE RESOLUTION ____ MADAM PRESIDENT: I offer the following resolution and move its adoption: 1 A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of 2 Career and Technical Education. 3 Whereas, Career and Technical Education ("CTE") offers 4 Hoosier students the opportunity to gain the academic, 5 technical, and employment skills necessary for true career 6 readiness through authentic, meaningful experiences that 7 improve the quality of education and increase engagement and 8 achievement; 9 Whereas, By offering integrated programs of study that link 10 secondary and post-secondary education and lead to the 11 attainment of industry-recognized credentials, CTE prepares 12 students for fulfilling careers in their chosen fields; 13 Whereas, CTE fosters productivity in business, ensures a 14 skilled Hoosier workforce, and contributes to Indiana's position 15 as a leader in the international marketplace; and 16 Whereas, The Association for Career and Technical 17 Education celebrates CTE Month each February, which 18 provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of high- 19 quality CTE programs in our schools: Therefore, 2024 RR 3527/DI JC 2 1 Be it resolved by the Senate of the 2 General Assembly of the State of Indiana: 3 SECTION 1. That the Indiana Senate recognizes the 4 importance of Career and Technical Education. 5 SECTION 2. That the Secretary of the Senate is hereby 6 directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Indiana 7 Coordinating Council for Career and Technical Student 8 Organizations. 2024 RR 3527/DI JC