Special Populations

Historically, the Perkins legislation has emphasized equal access and the provision of appropriate services to members of special populations served by career-technical programs. Perkins IV continues this tradition by requiring states and local recipients to provide assurances of equal access and non-discrimination aligned with providing programs and services designed to overcome barriers to participation and success for special populations' students.

The 2006 Perkins Act list six Special Populations:
(A) individuals with disabilities;
(B) individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including foster children;
(C) individuals preparing for non-traditional fields;
(D) single parents, including single pregnant women;
(E) displaced homemakers; and
(F) individuals with limited English proficiency

Special Populations