In January 2012, seeking to stimulate a boost in career and technical education in the state of Kansas, Gov. Sam Brownback launched what may have been the most successful push of his gubernatorial career. The “Excel in Career and Technical Education Initiative” — launched in conjunction with then-Senate Bill 155 — essentially provided high school students with free tuition for career and technical education courses at local community colleges and technical schools. The legislation also provided incentive payments to districts based on the number of high school…
District looks to expand tech ed
