AR HB1151

Appropriates $2,993,109 from the Division of Career and Technical Education Fund Account for personal services and operating expenses, including $1,749,693 for regular salaries and $617,825 for operating expenses

Appropriates $18,910,064 in federal funds for vocational and technical education, with $16,740,680 designated for vocational education grants to local school districts

Allocates $23,240,092 for Vocational Center Grants and Aid to support local school districts and $4,740,000 for Vocational Start-Up Grants and Aid

Provides $5,226,539 for the Career Coaches Program, including $2,263,997 in grants and $2,947,542 for program expenses

Authorizes a maximum of 44 regular employees and 4 part-time or temporary employees for the Division of Career and Technical Education for fiscal year 2025-2026