As the popularity of career and technical education courses at Klein ISD schools continues to grow, bills passed in June are expected to remove financial barriers for the programs, district leaders say.

KISD’s Director of CTE Programs Deborah Bronner-Westerduin said in a July 24 email that she estimates the district has seen a 65% increase in CTE course enrollment over the last decade.

“This dramatic growth reflects a deliberate effort to align CTE offerings with both student interests and workforce demands for high-skill, high-wage and in-demand careers,” Bronner-Westerduin said.

During Texas’ 89th legislative session, multiple bills were approved that will update the framework of CTE programs at public school districts statewide and also provide additional funding. House Bill 2

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