400.1—What is the purpose of the Vocational and Applied Technology Education Programs?
(a)
The purpose of the Vocational and Applied Technology Education Programs is to make the United States more competitive in the world economy by developing more fully the academic and occupational skills of all segments of the population.
(b)
The purpose will be achieved principally through concentrating resources on improving educational programs leading to academic and occupational skill competencies needed to work in a technologically advanced society.