Georgia Carl D. Perkins Vocational and
Technical Education Act of 1998, PL 105-332

What is the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act?
The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act is a basic federal grant that funds secondary and post-secondary vocational and technical programs. The Act seeks to improve the academic and occupational competence of all segments of vocational students, with emphasis on special populations.

Who is included in a "special population"?
Special populations include, but are not limited to, students with disabilities, and students who are academically or economically disadvantaged.

What services can be provided to students with disabilities?
Perkins Act funds may be used to provide vocational education services required in an IEP under IDEA and services necessary to meet the requirements of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

How can funds be used?
"special populations" defined in the law. Funds can be used for leasing, purchasing, or adapting equipment, mentoring, and support services to help students, including "special populations" to complete course work content in order to get a job.

Whom do I contact to apply for these federal funds?
Contact the local school district (secondary school) or vocational/technical school (post-secondary) that the student attends.