Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act of 2006The Law, The Myths, The Legends
September 2014
Question #1
What is the minimum amount an LEA must be able to “generate” in Perkins funds in order to qualify for Perkins funds?
Answer #1
$15,000
Question #2
What is the minimum amount a group of LEAs (consortia) must be able to “generate” in Perkins funds in order to qualify for Perkins funds?
Answer #2
$50,000
Question #3
What are the 6 categories that meet the definition for special populations under the Perkins law?
Answer #3
DisabledEconomic DisadvantagedNon-traditional ???? defineSingle ParentsDisplaced HomemakersLimited English Proficient (LEP)
Question #4
Name some examples of eligible uses of funds to provide activities to prepare CTE special populations students for high skill, high wage, high demand occupations that will lead to self-sufficiency.
Answer #4
TutorsReadersAdapted equipmentRecognition for student
achievementOther services necessary
Question #5
Are Regional Pathway funds allocated to each CTE region through Perkins held to the same allowable expenditures requirements as Perkins formula funds?
Answer #5
YES – absolutely. You cannot use these funds or purchase items with these funds that you shouldn’t otherwise purchase with Perkins formula funds.
Question #6
Can Perkins funds be used to renovate or build classroom facilities?
Answer #6
NO – no renovation or building costs are allowable
Question #7
Can Perkins funds be used to purchase furniture?
Answer #7
NO – this is not an allowable expense.
Question #8
Can Perkins funds be used to pay teacher dues for professional organizations (ACTE, CTSO, etc)?
Answer #8
YES – This is an allowable expense (for teachers only)
Question #9
Can promotional items be purchased with Perkins funds? Examples – string backpacks,
pencils/pens, flash drives, etc
Answer #9
NO – this is not an allowable use of funds
Question #10
What is a Perkins Data Quality Meeting and are you required to attend?
Answer #10An annual meeting with the CTE
Directors and data representatives of all Perkins recipients. Performance data including disaggregated data, trends, and performance gaps are reviewed and technical assistance is given.
YES – you are required to fully participate and to use the information in data-driven decision making regarding the future use of your Perkins funds.
FY 15 Data Quality Meetings
Secondary:Friday, January 9, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m.Webinar format
Post-Secondary:TBD
