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The School-to-Work Act of 1994 and the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 emphasize the design of high quality learning opportunities for all students, including youth with disabilities. The School-to-Work Opportunities Act establishes the key components necessary for high quality systems, and requires that their design reflect the needs of all students. The Carl D. Perkins Act also reflects this dual emphasis on quality and full participation by youth with diverse backgrounds, educational needs, and learning styles. A related law discussed briefly below, the National Skills Standards Act, has important additional implications for equity and quality. The National Skills Standards Act, designed to stimulate the development of voluntary standards for work in certain industries, will be of interest to those involved in planning for the skills certificates to be earned by youth in school-to-work systems. A second related law, the Fair Labor Standards Act, is discussed in chapter 3 in the context of equity for students with disabilities in work-based learning opportunities. Back to School-To-Work |
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