Lawmakers press CTE on faculty, facilities as demand and waitlists grow

The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Feb. 10 heard an overview of Idaho’s Division of Career Technical Education budget and FY2026 requests from Legislative Services analyst Kevin Campbell and interim CTE administrator Joshua Whitworth, who told lawmakers that demand for CTE programs has grown sharply and that the governor has proposed $10 million in ongoing general‑fund support to expand capacity.