Amendment to EO 11155, Awards for Career and Technical Education
Jun 25, 2015
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Jun 22, 2015
Published on: Jun 25, 2015
Jun 25, 2015
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Jun 22, 2015
Published on: Jun 25, 2015
Summary
Allows a commission to select up to 20 additional Presidential Scholars each year based on great skill in career and technical education fields.
What problem does this solve?
The Presidential Scholars program did not have a way to honor students who are great at career and technical education. This order adds up to 20 new scholar awards each year for students who show amazing ability in these areas.
What does this order do?
New Presidential Scholars for career and technical education
Allows the Commission on Presidential Scholars to choose up to 20 additional scholars each year. These students will be selected for their outstanding ability in career and technical education.
Who does this affect?
- Students in career and technical education programs
What is the real world impact?
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Promotes career and technical education
Creates a high-profile award for students in career and technical fields. This helps show that these skills are as important as traditional academic subjects and encourages more students to pursue them.
When does this start?
This order becomes effective on June 22, 2015.