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Smith-Hughes Act of 1917
Smith-Hughes Act, formally National Vocational Education Act, was a Federal Act that provided aid to states for vocational education in agricultural and industrial trades as well as home economics. The original purpose of providing vocational educational services was to prepare students for entry-level occupations that did require higher education. -
The Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act
The Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act expanded and modernized vocational education in an effort to meet the needs of the workforce and encourage economic growth. -
Senate Bill 950
The 2005 General Assembly approved Senate Bill 950. This bill directed the Virginia Board of Education to "establish objectives for economic education and financial literacy." for all middle and high schools. http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/economics_personal_finance/background/ -
Economics & Personal Finance Standards of Learning
The standards of learning were adopted by the Virginia Department of Education for Economics & Personal Finance. -
High School Industry Certification for Students
The General Assembly and Governor signed legislation to improve workplace readiness opportunities for all students. “...requirements for the standard diploma shall include a requirement to earn a career and technical education credential that has been approved by the Board, that could include, but not be limited to, the successful completion of an industry certification...” http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/path_industry_certification/ -
U.S. Department of Education Transforms CTE
The Obama Administration releases statement ensuring the education systems focuses on providing high-quality job-training opportunities to stimulate economic growth. -
Mandatory Economics & Personal Finance Class
Beginning with students entering ninth grade in fall 2011, students are required to complete the Economics and Personal Finance class for graduation.