Amendment to Executive Order 11155, Awards for Special Capability in Career and Technical Education
Adds Up to Twenty Presidential Scholars for Technical Education
What it does
The Presidential Scholars Commission may select up to twenty additional scholars each year for career and technical education excellence.
Real-world impact
- Creates up to twenty additional Presidential Scholars each year.
- Recognizes career and technical education achievements among student applicants.
- Alters selection duties of the Presidential Scholars Commission.
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Summary
This order adds a new option to the Presidential Scholars program to recognize students in career and technical education. It allows the Presidential Scholars Commission to choose additional scholars.
The Commission may select up to twenty additional scholars each year from the jurisdictions referenced in the program. Selections must be based on outstanding scholarship and demonstrated ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields.
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