The Division of Academic and Technical Education (DATE) is taking steps to provide information, resources, and flexibilities to States and local career and technical education programs funded under the Perkins V statute as they respond to the national COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. For additional questions not addressed below or on the Department's COVID-19 Website, please email us at: cte@ed.gov.

Links:

• Department's COVID-19 Website
• Round #1 - Questions and Answers Regarding COVID-19 and Perkins
  (PDF, 200 KB)
• Round #2 - Questions and Answers Regarding COVID-19 and Perkins
  (PDF, 234 KB)
• Guidance on Donation or Loan of Protective Personal Equipment and Other Medical Supplies (PDF, 250 KB)
• Fact Sheet on Repurposing Federal Equipment and Supplies to Combat COVID-19 (PDF, 146 KB)
• Invitation Letter and Template Form for SEA Perkins Tydings Waiver Request (PDF with invite) (PDF with template)
• Report to Congress on Recommended Waiver Authority under Section 3511(d)(4) of Division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("Cares Act") (PDF, 421 KB)

Grants:

• FY2020 Education Stabilization Fund - Reimagine Workforce Preparation (ESF-RWP) Grant Program