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The Carl Perkins Act, officially known as the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act, is a U.S. federal law designed to improve and promote vocational and technical education programs. First enacted in 1984 and reauthorized several times, the act provides funding to states for the development and enhancement of vocational education, ensuring that students gain the skills needed for the workforce. It emphasizes the importance of integrating academic and technical education and aims to prepare students for high-skill, high-wage careers. The act also focuses on improving access to programs for special populations and ensuring equity in educational opportunities.

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