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June Newsletter
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May State Board of Education Report
The State Board of Education met on May 21 and 22 in Harrisburg. Several items of interest to PACTA members were on the agenda. more…
PACTA Members - Legislative Contacts Needed Regarding State Budget
PACTA has two main priorities for legislative action that involve the 2008-2009 education budget. As you know, negotiations are taking place among the house and senate leaders to craft a state budget that state law requires to be adopted and in place by July 1st. It is vitally important that all PACTA members more…
Legislative Activity and Executive Committee Meeting
We will not be holding a legislative day in Harrisburg this month, but instead will be asking members to contact legislators directly. We are working on two legislative issues related to the state budget, an increase in vocational subsidy and an increase in funding for adult programs. We are currently working with legislators to have amendments to the state budget offered on those two issues.

The final PACTA Executive Committee meeting of the year is scheduled for June 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nittany Lion Inn in State College. Executive Committee members will receive further information on that meeting within the next two weeks.

Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators

Mission
The mission of the Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators (PACTA) is to promote excellence in career and technical education through leadership, advocacy, and service.
Beliefs
  • Career and technical education is an integral part of the state system of economic and workforce development.
  • Career and technical education is an integral part of Pennsylvania's public education system, which serves secondary students as well as adults.
  • Career and technical education must serve the needs of business and industry by delivering programs that meet national skill standards and offer recognized credentials.
  • All citizens have the right to quality, affordable, and accessible career and technical education.