The author reviews the history of vocational education legislation. He argues that reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act of 1984 will continue the social legislation trend of the past 25 years and that vocational educators should remain open to upcoming changes. (CH)

Special needs populations lacking adequate preparation for employment can benefit from programs of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). However, enrollment and placement rates for these groups vary widely among states. Overall, it is important that JTPA resources are used equitably and effectively. (CH)

The Vocational Resource Educator (VRE) coordinates the activities of all handicapped students of DeSoto County School District in Mississippi and provides vocational assessment to all handicapped students who enroll in a vocational program. Vocational support personnel assess students' interests, abilities, and special needs so they can…

After analyzing the needs of special student populations in vocational and technical education in South Carolina, private sector involvement in vocational and technical education, and the distribution of funds for secondary and postsecondary vocational education in the state, the South Carolina Council on Vocational and Technical Education…