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Appropriations Panel Reviews Career and Technical Education Funding and Program Changes

Utah State Legislature — Public Education Appropriations Committee · February 2, 2026
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Summary

LFA reviewed the CTE add‑on, carve‑outs and recommended structural changes, including a new College and Career Counseling program; the CTE add‑on allocation for FY2027 is roughly $132.8M and the Catalyst Center grant program and concurrent enrollment funding were discussed.

The committee received an LFA overview of Career and Technical Education funding, distribution mechanics and recent statutory changes.

LFA financial analyst Rochelle Gunderson said the CTE add‑on allocation for fiscal year 2027 is approximately $132,800,000 after enrollment and WPU adjustments. She explained carve‑outs (for comprehensive guidance, work‑based learning, skill certification and summer agricultural programs),…

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