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Update · Feb 13, 2026, 07:59 PMin_progress
Restatement of claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Evidence of progress: The January 26, 2026 DOL/ED guidance explicitly encourages states to adopt a Combined State Plan that includes Perkins V CTE and notes an extended deadline for state plan modifications (April 30, 2026) to promote alignment. In parallel, several states have begun publicly sharing or soliciting input on Perkins V components within Combined State Plans, indicating active progress toward including partner programs.
Evidence of ongoing status vs completion: No state has publicly announced final approval of a fully integrated Combined State Plan that includes Perkins V as of mid-February 2026. Public-facing steps include
Ohio’s January 2026 public-comment invitation for its 2026–2027 Combined State Plan, which includes Perkins V components, signaling ongoing development and stakeholder engagement rather than finished adoption.
Dates and milestones: Key milestones to watch include state-level public-comment periods, state plan modification submissions, and anticipated Perkins V grant award timelines (permitted under the guidance) later in 2026. The ETA guidance also aligns WIOA and Perkins plan modification timelines, indicating a coordinated push through spring 2026. Independent trackers (Advance CTE, state plan portals, and Perkins guides) show ongoing activity but not universal completion.
Source reliability and caveats: The primary evidentiary basis is the DOL/ED January 26, 2026 release, with corroboration from state-level notices (e.g., Ohio) and Perkins V policy resources. These sources are reputable federal agency communications and state education portals, though state-by-state completion dates remain unclear and progress may vary by jurisdiction.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 05:07 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Progress evidence: A January 26, 2026 ETA news release from the U.S. Department of Labor states that the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes a deadline extension from March 3 to April 30 to promote alignment.
Current status: As of February 13, 2026, there is no publicly reported count of states that have submitted or updated Combined State Plans to include Perkins V CTE. The guidance outlines intent and process changes but does not provide a verified milestone tally.
Evidence reliability: The primary source is a federal agency news release, which is a direct official communication. Supplemental Perkins V resources from the Education Department align with integration goals but do not establish independent progress metrics.
Incentives and interpretation: The guidance and deadline extension underscore a policy incentive to streamline funding and align workforce and education programs, potentially increasing Perkins V integration in state plans. The lack of a completed tally is consistent with ongoing implementation rather than a finished milestone.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 02:55 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The Jan 26, 2026 ETA release confirms an explicit expectation that states align WIOA and Perkins V CTE through Combined State Plans (ETA News Release, 2026-01-26). Evidence of progress toward this aim includes a formal deadline extension for Perkins state plan revisions to March 3 (original) and now April 30, 2026, to better align with the WIOA modification timeline (ED PCRN memo, FY26). Collectively, these documents establish a deadline-driven pathway for expanding Perkins V inclusion, but do not provide a state-by-state tally or confirm completion as of 2026-02-13.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 01:40 PMin_progress
Claim restated: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence of progress: The Jan 26, 2026 ETA release states the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes an extension of State Plan modifications to April 30, 2026. There is no published aggregate count or completion milestone in the release. Other DOE Perkins V materials confirm that a combined WIOA state plan can include Perkins V state plans, and provide guidance portals, but do not publish a public progress tally. This indicates ongoing momentum but no quantified progress as of now. Completion status: No public figure shows a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE by 2026-02-13; the extension suggests continued work toward alignment rather than a completed milestone. Dates/milestones: key dates are Jan 26, 2026 (guidance release) and Apr 30, 2026 (extended deadline). The reliability rests on official government sources (DOL ETA and DOE OCTAE), with policy analyses offering context but not central progress data.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 12:04 PMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 guidance from the Departments explicitly notes an expectation for more states to submit such Combined State Plans and extends the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 to promote greater alignment (DOL ETA/ED guidance, 2026-01-26).
As of now, there is no publicly available, comprehensive tally showing how many states have submitted Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE, or whether the anticipated increase has materialized. The guidance indicates the process is ongoing, with the extension intended to facilitate additional submissions (DOL ETA/ED guidance, 2026-01-26; OS-26-000555 Final memo, FY26).
Evidence of progress beyond guidance is limited to state-by-state portals and notices. Some states have Perkins V components and combined plan processes with public comment periods, but a national progress report is not publicly posted in the sources reviewed (e.g.,
Ohio 2026 Perkins V/publiccomment window; Perkins guidance memo, 2026).
The reliability of signals rests on official guidance and state-level announcements; a nationwide measurable increase by 2026-02-13 cannot be confirmed from the sources available, though the extension signals intent to boost submissions (DOL ETA/ED guidance, 2026; OS-26-000555, 2026).
Overall, the claim is plausible and supported by the departments’ stated intent and the extended deadline, but the public record does not yet show a quantified increase or completion. A follow-up after the April 30, 2026 deadline will clarify progress (DOL ETA/ED guidance, 2026; OS-26-000555, 2026).
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 09:42 AMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA guidance explicitly notes this expectation and extends the State Plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 to promote alignment (DOL ETA release). Evidence directly confirming a measurable increase in submissions by February 2026 is not provided in the release itself.
As of the current date, there is no public, consolidated tally showing how many states have submitted or modified their plans to include Perkins V CTE as part of a Combined State Plan. Closest public references describe the policy framework and the extended deadline, plus guidance on how states can align WIOA and Perkins V processes (ED OCTAE guidance page; Perkins state plan materials).
Reliable sources confirm the policy direction and the extension, but they do not establish completion or near-term milestones beyond the extended deadline. This leaves the status of the promised increases uncertain pending official state plan submissions or ED/DOE announcements.
Overall, the sources indicate progress is possible and underway toward combined plans, but there is insufficient public evidence by February 12, 2026 to declare completion or a quantified rise in submissions. If needed, follow-up should track state plan modification announcements around the April 30, 2026 deadline and any subsequent DOE/ED reporting on state participation.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 06:42 AMin_progress
The claim asserts that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
In January 2026, the Departments of Labor and Education published guidance indicating an ongoing push for states to submit Combined State Plans that incorporate Perkins V CTE and other partner programs, signaling a policy-driven objective rather than a completed reorganization.
The guidance also extended the timeline for state plan modifications from March 3 to April 30, 2026 to promote alignment, reflecting progress but not a finalized completion.
Evidence from ED and OCTAE materials confirms that Perkins V state plans may be submitted as standalone plans or within a WIOA Combined State Plan, supporting the integrated-planning objective described in the claim.
Overall, the status is best characterized as ongoing progress toward broader adoption, with measurable outcomes to be tracked after the April 30, 2026 deadline on plan submissions and modifications.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 04:25 AMin_progress
Restatement of claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE.
Evidence of progress: The January 26, 2026 ETA release notes an extended deadline for State Plan modifications to April 30, 2026, signaling ongoing alignment efforts and potential growth in Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE as a partner program. Additional ED OCTAE guidance confirms Perkins V may be included within a WIOA Combined State Plan, with relevant deadlines for Perkins-related revisions.
Progress toward completion: There is no public documentation confirming a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE as of 2026-02-12. The principal milestone remains the extended deadline and the ongoing submission/approval cycle for state plans and revisions.
Dates and milestones: Jan 26, 2026 (ETA extends modification deadline to Apr 30, 2026); Apr 30, 2026 (deadline for Perkins-related state plan budgets and revisions); ongoing guidance from OCTAE on state plan integration.
Source reliability note: The claim derives from official announcements by the U.S. Department of Labor (ETA) and the U.S. Department of Education (OCTAE/Perkins guidance). These primary sources are appropriate for tracking state plan submissions; publicly available analyses provide context but do not replace the official timelines and requirements.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 02:49 AMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Federal guidance issued January 26, 2026 frames a push to align WIOA state plans with Perkins V CTE within Combined State Plans. Progress hinges on states submitting or revising plans to include Perkins V; there is no public tally as of 2026-02-12 confirming a measurable increase yet.
Update · Feb 13, 2026, 12:13 AMin_progress
What the claim stated: The departments expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE. The ETA/ED guidance framed this as an upcoming outcome tied to state submissions rather than a completed set of plans.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 08:04 PMin_progress
Restating the claim: the departments expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence shows the agencies issued guidance and extended the State Plan modification deadline to promote alignment, with the January 26, 2026 ETA/ED release stating the expectation that more states would submit Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE. Some states reportedly pursued combined planning in recent years, but there is no public, consolidated tally as of today. The completion condition remains a measurable increase in states submitting such combined plans, which has not been universally demonstrated yet.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 05:07 PMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA news release confirms the departments publicly anticipated increased use of Combined State Plans that incorporate Perkins V CTE as part of aligning WIOA and Perkins programs. The release also notes the deadline extension for State Plan modifications, signaling ongoing activity and a push to broaden plan scope (extension to April 30, 2026). See DOL release: eta20260126 (dol.gov).
As of mid-February 2026, there is no publicly published, comprehensive count of states that have submitted or modified Combined State Plans to include Perkins V CTE. The ETA WIOA State Plans resource page directs readers to a portal of approved plans, but does not provide a centralized, up-to-date tally of Perkins-inclusive Combined Plans. See ETA State Plans resources (dol.gov) and WIOA Plan Portal guidance.
Available evidence suggests progress is underway but incomplete: a formal guidance letter and public statements aimed to increase Perkins-inclusive Plan modifications have been issued, and states can submit modifications by extended deadline. However, no final, aggregate metric of completed Perkins-inclusive Combined State Plans is publicly reported in government releases as of February 2026.
Key milestones to watch include: (1) the April 30, 2026 revised deadline for WIOA/Perkins plan modifications; (2) publication of any state-by-state submissions or approvals on the WIOA Plan Portal; and (3) any agency announcements detailing increases in Perkins V CTE integration within Combined State Plans. The reliability points to use include official DOL/ETA guidance and OCTAE/ED materials that align Perkins and WIOA timelines (dol.gov; ed.gov).
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 03:21 PMin_progress
Summary of the claim: The article states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Progress evidence: The Jan 26, 2026 guidance from the Departments of Labor and Education announces the alignment of WIOA and Perkins V state plan processes and extends the State Plan modification deadline to Apr 30, 2026, explicitly seeking more states to include partner programs like Perkins V CTE.
Completion status: As of Feb 12, 2026 there is no public evidence of a measurable increase in state submissions; the guidance frames the effort as ongoing with an extended deadline, not a completed rollout.
Milestones/dates: Key milestones include the Jan 26, 2026 guidance and the Apr 30, 2026 deadline for modifications and submissions; Perkins-specific narratives reference the required submission pathway via state plan portals.
Source credibility and incentives: The sources are official government releases, signaling reliable policy intent and alignment incentives—streamlining administration and improving workforce outcomes—without partisan framing.
Follow-up: Verify the number of state submissions and approvals by the new Apr 30, 2026 date, with emphasis on whether Perkins V CTE appears within Combined State Plans in approved documents.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 01:41 PMin_progress
Restating the claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence of progress: On January 26, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education issued unified guidance to help states align WIOA state plans and Perkins V considerations, signaling active encouragement of combined plans. The release also extended the state plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026, to foster greater alignment. Completion status: There is no publicly posted tally showing a measurable increase yet, and the guidance frames the extension as ongoing facilitation rather than a completed wave of submissions. Source reliability: The primary evidence comes from the official DOL/ETA guidance release and accompanying Education policy materials, which are standard, primary sources for these policy actions. Context on incentives: The guidance emphasizes alignment of programs and partnerships, suggesting states may pursue combined plans to maximize cross-program funding and streamlined administration. Overall assessment: The situation remains in_progress as states adjust and submit plans, with milestones contingent on state actions and subsequent reporting.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 11:48 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance explicitly reinforces this expectation and notes an extended deadline for state plan modifications to April 30, 2026, to promote alignment (DOL ETA/ED release).
Evidence of progress includes the published guidance and the extended deadline, which signal states have an opportunity to submit or modify Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE as part of WIOA plans. The Department of Labor and the Department of Education present this as a continuing initiative to streamline, align, and consolidate programs across workforce and education systems (DOL ETA release).
As of the current date, there is no publicly available, aggregated count of states that have completed or submitted Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE beyond the guidance announcement. State plan submissions are typically tracked by OCTAE and ETA, but public dashboards or formal tallies for this specific combined-plan metric have not been prominently published in the sources reviewed.
Milestones to watch include whether states submit revised or new Combined State Plans by the April 30, 2026 deadline, and subsequent indications of plan approvals by OCTAE/ETA. The extension suggests continued activity rather than a completed, finalized outcome by that date. Reliability rests on official agency releases and state submissions; the current public signals indicate ongoing progress rather than a concluded status.
Overall, the latest official materials confirm an ongoing policy push toward Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE, but a definitive, public accounting of completed submissions or approvals as of February 12, 2026 appears unavailable.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 09:44 AMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. A January 26, 2026 guidance release from the U.S. Department of Labor and Department of Education explicitly notes that the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V Career and Technical Education (CTE) (ETA news release). The guidance also extends the state plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30 to promote alignment (ETA news release). At this time, there is no public, verifiable count of states that have submitted or completed Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE; the departments’ stance is oriented around an anticipated increase and ongoing modifications rather than a completed, measured outcome.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 05:05 AMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Public guidance from January 26, 2026 confirms an emphasis on aligning WIOA and Perkins V within Combined State Plans. The departments explicitly indicate they expect additional state submissions that incorporate partner programs, including Perkins V CTE. There is no published tally of completed submissions yet; the status is governed by ongoing state plan modifications and submissions. A concrete completion date has not been set; progress depends on states submitting plans by the extended deadline. Overall, the situation is in progress, with policy direction and deadlines in place but no final counts available as of mid-February 2026.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 03:37 AMin_progress
The claim restates that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Public guidance issued in January 2026 confirms the Departments encouraged alignment by allowing plan modifications to be submitted as part of a Combined State Plan, extending the earlier March 3 deadline to April 30, 2026 to promote greater alignment (ETA press release, 2026-01-26). There is no published tally of states that have completed such Combined State Plans as of early February 2026, so the trend toward more submissions remains unconfirmed in the public record.
Evidence of progress is centered on policy steps rather than finalized counts. The January 2026 guidance notes that a Combined State Plan can incorporate Perkins V CTE and other WIOA components, signaling an intent to increase cross-agency planning and funding alignment (DOE ETA guidance, 2026-01-26). A separate Education Department memo reinforces that states may modify WIOA plans and Perkins V plans concurrently through a single portal, with a deadline extension through April 30, 2026 (OCTAE Program Memo 26-1, 2026-02-). These documents establish the mechanism for progress rather than documenting completed, aggregate state submissions.
Completion status remains uncertain because no official, citable count of states submitting Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE has been publicly released by the departments. The key milestones so far are policy clarifications and extension dates rather than verified state-by-state confirmations. The reliability of the progress signal rests on official guidance from ETA and OCTAE rather than independent reporting from other outlets (ETA press release, 2026-01-26; OCTAE memo, 2026-02-). Given the extended deadline, a measurable increase in submissions could occur in the weeks following April 30, 2026 if states act on the guidance.
Dates and milestones of note include January 26, 2026 (guidance extending deadline and promoting combined plans) and April 30, 2026 (extended modification deadline). The underlying sources—U.S. Department of Labor ETA release and OCTAE memorandum—are official and high-salience government documents, offering reliable guidance on the process though not providing a compiled state count as of early February 2026. Readers should treat the reported progress as procedural momentum rather than a finalized, quantified outcome.
Overall reliability: the January 2026 ETA release and the OCTAE memorandum are primary, authoritative sources directly from the departments responsible for Perkins V and WIOA planning. While these documents indicate an intent to increase Combined State Plans that include Perkins V, they do not themselves verify how many states have submitted such plans by early February 2026; no countervailing high-quality reporting appears to contradict the departments’ stated guidance.
Update · Feb 12, 2026, 01:59 AMin_progress
The claim, as stated, is that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Public communication from January 26, 2026 confirms the agencies’ expectation and notes an extension of the state plan modification window to promote alignment and inclusion of Perkins V CTE in combined plans (DOL/ED press release, ETA 01-26-2026).
The available evidence shows an explicit policy push and a longer deadline for states to submit or modify plans to include partner programs like Perkins V CTE, with the March 3 to April 30, 2026 extension intended to encourage participation (ETA release 01-26-2026).
As of the current date, there is no published, authoritative count indicating a measurable number of states that have completed submissions with Perkins V CTE in Combined State Plans. The extension suggests ongoing activity and ongoing submissions (ETA 01-26-2026).
Milestones referenced include the guidance publication date, the extension to April 30, 2026, and the stated goal of greater alignment between WIOA and Perkins V CTE in state plans (ETA 01-26-2026). No final completion date is set; the process appears ongoing through the extension period.
Source reliability: the primary information comes from official U.S. Department of Labor and Education materials (ETA 01-26-2026) addressing the extension and expectation of more submissions. Additional policy tracking sites reflect status updates but may lack the latest submission counts. Overall, the materials are official and relevant, but publicly accessible counts of submitted plans are not provided in the cited sources.
Follow-up note: monitoring the ETA news releases and OCTAE/ED state-plan portals through late March to May 2026 will be essential to determine whether a measurable increase in submissions has occurred and which states have completed or updated Combined State Plans to include Perkins V CTE.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 11:45 PMin_progress
Claim restatement: The departments expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence of progress: The January 26, 2026 DOL ETA release confirms guidance to align WIOA and Perkins state plan modifications and notes that more states are expected to submit Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE; related memos indicate an extended deadline for 2-year modifications to April 30, 2026 to promote alignment. Completion status: No definitive completion; progress is ongoing with guidance and extended submission windows. Reliability: The sources are official government communications (DOL ETA press release and OCTAE/ED guidance), reflecting contemporary policy alignment efforts and stated expectations.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 09:11 PMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL/ED guidance confirms an emphasis on combining WIOA State Plan modifications with Perkins V components and extends the deadline to align plans, indicating policy intent rather than completed outcomes. Evidence to date shows ongoing guidance and alignment efforts but no verified, measurable increase in submitted Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE. A measurable completion condition would require data showing a rise in submissions; the available information does not yet confirm that milestone.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 07:58 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA guidance explicitly states they anticipate additional states will submit combined plans that include Perkins V CTE as part of the WIOA framework.
Evidence of progress: Historical uptake shows limited but ongoing adoption of combined WIOA-Perkins plans. A 2024-2025 analysis indicated several states had submitted combined plans, demonstrating momentum when the option is used. The 2026 DOL release signals a push to broaden participation and notes a deadline extension to facilitate plan modifications.
Status assessment: There is no centralized official tally of current year submissions as of February 2026. The DOL release emphasizes expectations and extended timelines but does not provide a concrete completion date or a comprehensive progress metric beyond noting increased participation.
Key dates and milestones: DOL/ED guidance published January 26, 2026; plan modification deadline extended to April 30, 2026. Prior references (2024–2025) show eight states submitted combined WIOA-Perkins plans in 2024, illustrating prior baseline activity.
Reliability and neutrality: The claim is anchored in the DOL ETA release, with corroboration from ED Perkins planning resources and independent analyses that discuss uptake and incentives for combining plans. These sources collectively support a cautious inference about progress without asserting a completed, universal shift.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 05:18 PMin_progress
The claim concerns the departments’ expectation that more states will submit Combined State Plans including partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. A January 26, 2026 guidance from the
Departments confirms ongoing efforts to align WIOA state plans with Perkins V, and notes an extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 for greater alignment and flexibility.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 03:13 PMin_progress
Summary of claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The Jan. 26, 2026 ETA/DOE guidance explicitly notes an expectation that more states will submit Combined State Plans incorporating Perkins V CTE as part of WIOA plan modifications (DOL ETA/DOE release, 2026-01-26).
Evidence of progress: The guidance itself signals an active push for states to adopt Combined State Plans and to align WIOA and Perkins V activities, including a coordinated timeline and the extension to April 30, 2026 for state plan modifications (DOL release, 2026-01-26). Separately, Perkins V guidance and state plan resources from OCTAE/ED indicate ongoing availability of templates and processes for including Perkins in Combined Plans (ED and OCTAE pages).
Evidence of completion or current status: There is no publicly documented count of states that have actually submitted Combined State Plans including Perkins V as of February 11, 2026. The agency materials describe expectations and deadlines but do not confirm measurable numbers of states meeting the target.
Dates and milestones: The key milestone cited is the extended deadline for state plan modifications to April 30, 2026, for including Perkins V CTE in Combined State Plans (DOL ETA/DOE guidance, 2026-01-26). Perkins V state plan guidance continues to affirm how states may include Perkins in Combined Plans (ED/OCTAE resources).
Source reliability and interpretation: The primary source is a DOL news release dated January 26, 2026, from the Employment and Training Administration, co-authored with the Department of Education, which explicitly states the expectation and deadline extension. Supplementary guidance from ED/OCTAE confirms process and planning avenues. Taken together, these indicate an ongoing push and a concrete deadline, but no public verification of a measurable increase by 2026-02-11. This supports labeling the status as in_progress rather than complete or failed.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 01:46 PMin_progress
The claim is that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. This expectation was stated by the departments in a January 26, 2026 guidance release, signaling ongoing alignment efforts between WIOA state plans and Perkins V components.
The available evidence shows the agencies issued guidance to support states in updating their WIOA State Plans to allow for combined plans that incorporate Perkins V CTE. The release notes an extended deadline for state plan modifications—from March 3 to April 30—to promote greater alignment and flexibility. The quote from the ED and ETA officials emphasizes pursuing a combined state plan as a pathway to integrate Perkins V with WIOA processes.
As of February 11, 2026, there is no publicly reported count of states that have submitted or completed Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE since the guidance. The extension to April 30 provides a clearer target window, but the article does not indicate completion or milestones beyond the extended deadline. Therefore, the status remains not fully verifiable as completed and appears to be ongoing.
Reliability notes: the primary source is a Department of Labor news release (ETA/DOLE), dated January 26, 2026, which explicitly discusses expectations and deadlines. Cross-checks with state plan portals or ED guidance would be needed to confirm which states have submitted or approved revised plans by the new deadline. The report’s framing is consistent with standard interagency coordination around WIOA and Perkins V.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 11:48 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA guidance explicitly notes that the departments are expecting additional states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and that the modification deadline was extended to April 30, 2026 for greater alignment. As of now, there is no published tally confirming a measurable surge in submissions; progress is ongoing and contingent on state plan modifications. The guidance reinforces ongoing coordination between WIOA and Perkins state plan requirements, indicating movement toward implementation but not yet completion.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 09:36 AMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Public guidance from January 26, 2026 confirms an ongoing push for state plan modifications and notes an extension to April 30, 2026 to promote alignment. The available evidence shows policy direction and deadlines being extended, but no published tally of completed state submissions as of early February 2026. If the trend continues, progress should become measurable after the April 30, 2026 deadline; until then, progress is best described as in progress with filings ongoing.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 05:27 AMin_progress
Summary of claim and current status: The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL ETA guidance explicitly says the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes an extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026, to promote alignment. This establishes an explicit expectation rather than a completed outcome as of that date.
Evidence of progress to date: The guidance documents a deliberate policy push to align WIOA and Perkins V within Combined State Plans and to extend the deadline to improve opportunities for alignment. The release cites concrete steps taken (e.g., aligning timelines, extending the deadline) as part of a coordinated effort to encourage state plan modifications that incorporate Perkins V CTE.
Status of completion: There is no public, verifiable metric or report indicating a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE as of late January 2026. The extension to April 30, 2026 suggests the Agencies anticipate more submissions but does not prove completion. Therefore, the completion condition (a measurable increase) remains unverified at this moment.
Dates and milestones: Key date: January 26, 2026, when the guidance was released. The extension to April 30, 2026 is highlighted in the same release. The current date is February 10, 2026, so a follow-up update or state-by-state tally would be needed to confirm any milestone progress toward the stated goal.
Reliability and interpretation: The primary source is the official U.S. Department of Labor news release (ETA) dated 2026-01-26, which directly states the expectation and the deadline extension. This is a high-reliability source. Given the policy nature of the claim, ongoing monitoring of state plan submissions and agency announcements will be required to determine when a measurable increase occurs. The report remains neutral and reflects the stated incentives to align programs and streamline administration.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 03:14 AMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence so far: A January 26, 2026 DOL/ED guidance explicitly encourages states to submit Combined State Plans that incorporate Perkins V and other partner programs, and notes an extension of the state plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30 to promote alignment. Additional context from the Education Department materials emphasizes the option and guidance for including Perkins V CTE in Combined State Plans. Progress indicators: The guidance signals intent and provides a path, but there is no centralized public tally of states that have completed submissions or modifications as of February 10, 2026. Completion status: No measurable completion data publicly available yet; the extension suggests states may be actively updating plans, but a concrete count or list remains undisclosed. Reliability note: The sources are official government releases (DOL ETA, ED/OCTAE) providing policy guidance and deadlines; they are the most authoritative references for this claim, though they do not publish a real-time progress ledger. Follow-up actions: Monitor the DOL/ED state plan submission dashboards or subsequent news releases for explicit counts of completed Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE. Follow-up date: 2026-04-30.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 02:25 AMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance explicitly states an expectation that additional states will submit Combined State Plans incorporating Perkins V CTE and other partner programs.
Evidence of progress: The 2026 guidance announces an ongoing push for states to adopt combined plans and notes an extended deadline for State Plan modifications from March 3 to April 30, 2026 to promote alignment and flexibility. This supports the claim that more states may submit combined plans including Perkins V CTE.
Assessment: As of the current date, there is an official expectation and an extended window encouraging submissions, but no consolidated data in the cited sources confirming a measurable increase has yet occurred. Availability of state plan materials and modifications will determine whether the completion condition (measurable increase) is met. Source material indicates a process and incentive rather than a delivered count of state submissions.
Update · Feb 11, 2026, 12:02 AMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL ETA release states the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes an extension of the deadline to April 30, 2026. A concurrent Perkins V guidance memo from OCTAE reinforces including Perkins V CTE as part of Combined State Plans and provides submission guidance tied to WIOA planning.
Progress evidence: The ETA guidance documents an expectation of more state submissions and reports a deadline extension to promote alignment. The OCTAE memo clarifies that states may include Perkins V in their Combined State Plans and outlines submission steps for 2-year modifications. This indicates policy momentum toward broader Perkins V integration, though no state-by-state totals are published yet by reliable outlets.
Completion status: The claim is best characterized as in_progress. While policy and procedural steps are in place to increase Combined State Plan submissions with Perkins V, publicly verifiable evidence showing a measurable nationwide increase or completed state submissions is not yet available.
Dates and milestones: The source article is dated January 26, 2026, with a deadline extension to April 30, 2026 for State Plan modifications. The Perkins state plan revisions memo provides parallel timelines for including Perkins V in Combined State Plans. The April 30, 2026 date represents a likely checkpoint for assessing progress.
Source reliability note: The details come from U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Education guidance documents and a Perkins memo, which are official sources. While they establish momentum, independent verification of state submissions appears limited at this time.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 10:02 PMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Official guidance issued January 26, 2026, encourages states to submit or modify WIOA Combined State Plans to incorporate Perkins V CTE and other partners, establishing an expectation and formal pathway. The guidance extended the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026 to promote alignment, but as of February 10, 2026, there is no evidence of a measurable increase in state submissions. The completion condition—an increase in states submitting Combined State Plans with partner programs—remains in progress pending subsequent state actions and approvals. The reliability of sources is high, drawing directly from the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education guidance, which reflects official policy changes and timelines.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 08:16 PMin_progress
Brief restatement of the claim: The departments expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL/ED release explicitly states that departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE. This set a forward-looking expectation, not a completed outcome.
Evidence of progress or activity: The departments published unified guidance to support state plan modifications and the integration of Perkins V with WIOA in Combined State Plans, signaling active steps toward alignment. The federal guidance coincided with an extension of the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026, to facilitate greater alignment (Read Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 07-25 and the ETA/ED joint guidance in the release). These actions indicate momentum and institutional support for more states to submit combined plans.
Evidence about completion status: As of 2026-02-10, there is no public, consolidated list confirming a measurable surge in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE. The ED memo and related OCTAE guidance focus on process, deadlines, and the potential for more states to submit, rather than reporting a quantified increase in submissions.
Key dates and milestones: The source release date is 2026-01-26, with a stated plan modification deadline extension to 2026-04-30. Federal guidance emphasizes accelerating adoption of a combined state plan that incorporates Perkins V CTE and WIOA elements. The Perkins V state plan submission materials referenced in 2025–2026 guidance show ongoing coordination between Perkins and WIOA planning efforts.
Reliability and context of sources: The principal claim comes from a DOL ETA/ED joint news release dated 2026-01-26, which directly states the expectation of more states submitting combined plans including Perkins V. Supporting documentation from OCTAE (State Plan and Perkins V guides) and related Perkins submission guidance provides context on requirements and processes, though public progress updates or state-by-state submissions are not comprehensively itemized in a single public digest. Given the incentives in the guidance and the extension of deadlines, the reported expectation is plausible and policy-driven rather than a completed tally.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 05:13 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Evidence of progress: A January 26, 2026 DOL/ED joint guidance release confirms an expectation that more states will submit Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE, and notes an extension of the deadline for state plan modifications from March 3 to April 30 to encourage alignment.
Status of completion: No public count or confirmation shows a measurable increase in submitted Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE as of February 10, 2026; the guidance signals intent and process changes but does not provide a completion tally.
Dates and milestones: The explicit milestone is the April 30, 2026 extension for state plan modifications; ongoing alignment of WIOA and Perkins V plan processes is described, with no final completion date stated.
Source reliability note: The primary source is a U.S. Department of Labor news release, a high-quality official source; corroborating context appears in Department of Education Perkins V guidance and state plan resources, which describe the framework but do not furnish state-by-state submission counts.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 03:15 PMin_progress
Claim restated: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL/ETA release explicitly states that the departments are predicting additional state plan modifications to incorporate Perkins V CTE as part of combined plans, and notes an extended deadline for these plan submissions.
Evidence of progress: The release confirms ongoing guidance and administrative actions to align WIOA state plans with Perkins V, including signaling that more states are anticipated to submit combined plans. It also documents that the original March 3 deadline was extended to April 30 to allow greater alignment and flexibility. No public, comprehensive tally of submitted combined state plans including Perkins V CTE is provided in that release or in readily findable follow-up summaries as of 2026-02-10.
Evidence of completion, status, or cancellation: There is no public evidence, as of 2026-02-10, that the promised increase in state submissions has been completed. The guidance and extension indicate a work-in-progress process aimed at increasing integrated state plans, but a measurable completion is not reported in official channels yet.
Dates and milestones: Key milestone cited is the January 26, 2026 release of guidance and the April 30, 2026 extended submission deadline for State Plan modifications. The document also references ongoing administration efforts to consolidate WIOA and Perkins planning timelines. No subsequent milestone indicating success or a final count of submitted plans is publicly documented here.
Reliability note: The primary source is a Department of Labor News Release (ETA/ODJ) dated January 26, 2026, which is an official government document. It provides direct statements from agency leadership and cites the extended deadline, making it a high-reliability baseline for the claimed status. Public follow-up data from ETA or the Department of Education would be needed to confirm whether additional states submitted combined plans by the new deadline.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 01:33 PMin_progress
What the claim states: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance frames this as an ongoing policy push with an extension to April 30, 2026 for state plan modifications to align programs. A measurable increase in state submissions remains the completion condition, but public data on state-by-state submissions is not yet published as of Feb 10, 2026. Reliability note: the sources are official government statements that reflect policy intent rather than empirical submission counts.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 12:06 PMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 guidance from the Departments explicitly notes that more states are expected to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and extends the State Plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026, indicating ongoing alignment efforts. Evidence to date shows guidance and a deadline extension but no publicly verified data confirming a measurable increase in state submissions by that date.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 09:34 AMin_progress
Restatement of claim: The departments expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE, as part of aligning WIOA plans with Perkins V and other workforce programs.
Evidence of progress: The January 26, 2026 ETA guidance explicitly states the departments are “expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including the Perkins V Career and Technical Education” and notes a deadline extension for state plan modifications (now through April 30, 2026) to promote alignment. This indicates a policy push and a formal extension, not a finished rollout. The Training and Employment Guidance Letter TEGL 07-25 similarly codifies modification requirements and supports combined plans (source: ETA/DOL release and TEGL 07-25).
Progress status: There is no publicly available, centralized tally of states that have completed or submitted Combined State Plans including Perkins V as of early February 2026. The agency guidance and extended deadline demonstrate intent and active encouragement, but whether a measurable increase has occurred remains unconfirmed in public records.
Reliability note: The primary public evidence comes from the DOL ETA press release (and related TEGL guidance), which are official sources describing policy expectations and deadlines. Cross-checking with state plan portals or ED/CTE state plan resources would be required to quantify exact submission counts and determine milestone completions. Given the absence of a public state-by-state count, the status should be considered ongoing and subject to future updates.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 05:26 AMin_progress
Restatement of the claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Progress evidence: The January 26, 2026 ETA/DOL guidance states that the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes a deadline extension for state plan modifications from March 3 to April 30 to promote alignment (source: DOL ETA news release, 2026-01-26).
Current status assessment: As of 2026-02-09, there is no publicly published, consolidated tally showing a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE. The extended deadline indicates activity is ongoing, but public counts have not been confirmed in the cited sources.
Milestones and dates: The key milestone is the April 30, 2026 deadline for state plan modifications. The guidance describes ongoing coordination between WIOA and Perkins V state plan processes and a joint submission pathway, but no final count of state submissions is available publicly.
Source reliability and notes on incentives: The primary sources are official government communications (DOL and ED materials). The absence of a public submission tally may reflect reporting lags rather than a lack of progress, so conclusions remain cautious.
Follow-up: Monitor the April 30, 2026 deadline and any subsequent ETA/ED updates or state plan portal data for a public count of Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE. Follow-up date: 2026-05-15.
Update · Feb 10, 2026, 04:43 AMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL ETA guidance explicitly notes an expectation for more states to submit CSPs with partner programs including Perkins V CTE and extends the state plan modification deadline to April 30 to promote greater alignment (DOL ETA release, 2026-01-26).
As of 2026-02-09, there is no publicly available, consolidated official report showing a measurable increase in the number of CSP submissions that include Perkins V CTE partner programs. State plan status data are typically released by OCTAE/ED with periodic updates, but a comprehensive tally reflecting this specific CSP inclusion has not been published in accessible federal press materials or OCTAE summaries reviewed here.
Evidence that progress has been made is therefore limited to the extension of the deadline and the stated policy alignment aim within the DOL/ED guidance (DOL ETA release, 2026-01-26). No definitive completion or milestone achievement has been publicly documented by the agencies at this time.
The reliability of the source material is high for the claim’s framing, since it comes from the issuing agencies (U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Education) in an official news release. However, the absence of a public progress digest means the claim’s fulfillment remains unverified beyond the stated guidance and extended deadline.
If the goal is a measurable increase, monitoring OCTAE and ETA updates or state-level CSP submissions after the April 30 deadline will be necessary to determine whether an uptick occurred. A follow-up on or after 2026-05-01 would help confirm whether the stated expectation translated into observable CSP activity (including Perkins V CTE).
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 11:24 PMin_progress
Claim restated: The article said the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Public guidance issued on January 26, 2026 confirms an ongoing push to align WIOA state plans with Perkins V, but also notes an extended submission window, now through April 30, 2026, to promote greater alignment. There is no published completion date or milestone indicating how many states have submitted or modified plans by that extended deadline (DOL ETA release, 2026-01-26; ED OCTAE guidance 26-1).
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 09:29 PMin_progress
The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The Jan 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance explicitly states that more states are expected to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V Career and Technical Education, and notes an extension of the State Plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026. Progress evidence: The agencies issued unified guidance to support state plan updates and integration of Perkins V into Combined State Plans, with the extension designed to facilitate alignment. Current status: The initiative is in the alignment/modification phase; there is no publicly published count showing a measurable increase in states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V yet. Dates and milestones: January 26, 2026 guidance release; deadline extended to April 30, 2026 for state plan modifications. Source reliability: Official government sources (Department of Labor ETA and Department of Education materials) provide contemporaneous, policy-focused information without partisan framing.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 07:49 PMin_progress
Claim restatement: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE.
Evidence of progress: Federal guidance and portal resources confirm that Perkins V state plan requirements may be submitted as part of a WIOA Combined State Plan, with a Perkins V State Plan Guide and related materials to assist states. The existence of submission processes and PY26-related guidance indicates ongoing activity and planning cycles across states.
Status assessment: There is no public, centralized count showing a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans that specifically include Perkins V CTE as of early 2026. The departments have signaled expectation and provided infrastructure, but state-by-state submission activity appears uneven and tied to individual plan cycles.
Reliability and context: Primary sources are official U.S. Department of Education materials (CTE/OST, Perkins V state plan pages, and related guidance). While policy updates and deadlines suggest ongoing progress, a comprehensive nationwide tally remains unavailable, making the completion status uncertain at this time.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 05:10 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The Jan. 26, 2026 DOL/ED guidance explicitly notes an expectation that more states will submit Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE, and it extended the state plan modification deadline to Apr. 30, 2026 to promote alignment. The guidance also frames the Combined State Plan approach as a lever for integrating WIOA and Perkins V activities across education and workforce systems. Overall, the claim hinges on future state submissions and measurable increases, which have not yet been demonstrated publicly.
Evidence of progress: The primary contemporaneous signal is the departments’ guidance and deadline extension issued on Jan. 26, 2026, aimed at encouraging states to pursue Combined State Plans with partner programs (including Perkins V CTE). The release documents the policy intent and a revised timeline, but does not provide data on how many states have submitted or modified plans as of Feb. 9, 2026. No independently verifiable counts of state submissions appear in readily accessible public sources.
Evidence about completion status: The completion condition—a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans including partner programs—remains unresolved as of the current date. The extension to Apr. 30, 2026 indicates ongoing efforts and room for more states to participate, but there is no published tally confirming completion or even progress beyond the guidance and deadline extension. Therefore, the status can reasonably be characterized as in_progress rather than complete or failed.
Dates and milestones: Key dates include January 26, 2026 (guidance release) and the April 30, 2026 deadline extension for state plan modifications. These form the observable milestones supporting the claim’s trajectory, but they do not by themselves establish a completed outcome. The lack of public submission counts means progress remains unverified beyond the stated intent and timeline.
Source reliability and incentives: The primary source is a U.S. Department of Labor press release (ETA) dated Jan. 26, 2026, which is an official government document and generally reliable for policy announcements. The absence of independent submission data makes it harder to assess real-world impact, and, given the administration’s emphasis on aligned talent development, there is a clear incentive for states to submit Combined State Plans. Public reporting from the departments or state-level disclosures would help validate progress.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 03:05 PMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE, a point supported by the January 26, 2026 guidance from the Departments of Labor and Education. The guidance frames an ongoing push to align WIOA state plans with Perkins V within Combined State Plans and notes the extension of the State Plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026. Public materials emphasize that states may submit either standalone Perkins V plans or Perkins V as part of a WIOA Combined State Plan.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 01:34 PMin_progress
The claim concerns whether departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE. Public guidance released Jan 26, 2026 from USDOL ETA and ED OCTAE indicates states may modify WIOA/Perkins plans and that the deadline was extended to April 30, 2026 to promote alignment. This shows progress toward broader Combined State Plans but no confirmed milestone of completion as of now and no verified count of states submitted under the updated framework. Sources show official guidance and timelines, not final state-by-state counts.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 11:47 AMin_progress
Restatement of the claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL/ED guidance explicitly notes an expectation that more states will submit Combined State Plans with Perkins V and other partner programs (with an extension of the plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026) [DOL ETA release, 2026-01-26].
Evidence of progress: The agencies issued unified guidance to encourage state plan modifications, and explicitly extended the deadline to April 30, 2026 to allow flexibility and greater alignment (extending the original March 3 deadline). This indicates active encouragement and a formal process, but does not by itself show that multiple states have submitted or completed such combined plans as of February 9, 2026 (the target date in the claim).
Progress assessment: At this date, there is no consolidated public tally confirming a measurable increase in state submissions including Perkins V within Combined State Plans. Availability of Perkins/CTE in combined plans is framed as an encouraged approach with an extended timeline, rather than a completed, quantified outcome.
Dates and milestones: Key milestone is the January 26, 2026 guidance release and the April 30, 2026 extended submission deadline for state plan modifications. The absence of a published submission count or completion report as of early February 2026 means the status remains in_progress rather than complete or failed. Source notes: DOL ETA/ED guidance (Jan 26, 2026) and related Perkins plan guidance from ED/OCTAE.
Reliability note: The primary evidence comes from the official DOL news release and Perkins-related state plan guidance from ED/OCTAE, which are high-quality, primary sources for policy progress. Some secondary policy trackers corroborate the extension and integration guidance but do not provide a state-by-state submission tally at this stage.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 09:14 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The Jan 26, 2026 ETA guidance explicitly notes that the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including the Perkins V CTE (DOL ETA release, 2026-01-26). The guidance also extended the deadline for State Plan modifications to April 30 to promote alignment, signaling continued active work rather than completed changes (DOL ETA release, 2026-01-26). As of 2026-02-08, there is no public, consolidated count showing a measurable increase in states submitting such Combined State Plans; progress is ongoing and not yet quantified. Official materials emphasize alignment and integration of WIOA and Perkins V rather than a completed, fully documented expansion. The reliability point: the primary information comes from the DOL/ETA guidance, a central source for program planning and state plan submissions, supported by implementing guidance from the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. In sum, the statement reflects an intended trend and a procedural window, but lacks a verifiable, completed metric to date. The current reporting landscape thus indicates in_progress status with an expectation of future submissions.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 04:43 AMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE.
Progress evidence: The January 26, 2026 ETA release explicitly notes that the departments are “expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including the Perkins V Career and Technical Education,” and that the deadline for state plan modifications was extended to April 30 to promote alignment (DOL/ED guidance release). The release also describes ongoing steps to align WIOA, Perkins V, and related processes, indicating continued efforts rather than a completed shift.
What counts as progress: A measurable increase would require data showing a higher number of states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE revisions or approvals. Public-facing sources from ED/OCATE or the WIOA/Perkins portals have not, as of early February 2026, published a consolidated count of states submitting combined plans in response to this guidance. The available materials confirm ongoing guidance, extensions, and coordination efforts, not a completed tally.
Current status assessment: Based on the sources, the claim remains plausible and directionally supported by official guidance, but there is no public documentation yet of a quantified rise in state submissions or confirmation that the promised increase has occurred. The situation appears to be in the execution and coordination phase rather than finalized.
Reliability considerations: The primary source is a January 26, 2026 U.S. Department of Labor news release that quotes ED/OCATE and references policy alignment and extended deadlines. Secondary context from ED’s Perkins pages supports the feasibility of combined plans but does not provide state-by-state submission counts. Given the official provenance and the absence of contradictory data, the guidance appears credible, though progress metrics are not publicly enumerated.
Incentives and context: The push to braid Perkins V with WIOA through Combined State Plans aligns with federal priorities to streamline workforce-education systems and improve cross-program alignment. States may be incentivized by extended deadlines, technical assistance, and potential funding flexibility, which could drive more combined submissions over time.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 02:37 AMin_progress
What the claim states: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, including Perkins V CTE. Evidence supporting progress: The January 26, 2026 DOL ETA/ED guidance explicitly notes the goal of greater alignment and the inclusion of Perkins V CTE in Combined State Plans, and it extends the state plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30 to facilitate alignment. Status assessment: There is an explicit expectation and a documented extension, but no reported data yet confirming a measurable increase in submissions that include Perkins V CTE. Relevant milestones: Jan 26, 2026 guidance release; April 30, 2026 extension deadline for state plan modifications. Reliability note: The primary sources are federal agency press materials (DOL ETA release) and Department of Education materials describing Perkins V planning, both offering official, direct statements about policy guidance and timelines. Inference about incentives: The guidance emphasizes streamlined administration and stronger alignment between workforce and education programs, which creates institutional incentives for states to submit integrated plans that cover Perkins V CTE.
Update · Feb 09, 2026, 12:55 AMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL/DOE guidance explicitly notes this expectation and extends the State Plan modification deadline to April 30 to promote alignment (DOL ETA release).
Progress evidence is limited to the guidance and deadline extension; there is no public tally yet confirming a measurable increase in submitted Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE as of early February 2026 (DOL ETA release).
There is no completed count of states submitting Combined State Plans with partner programs; prior cycles showed growth in participation, but current 2026 status remains unconfirmed publicly and thus remains in_progress (policy summaries and state-plan resources for context).
Overall, the claim is plausible and aligns with official guidance, but the available public data do not yet show measurable progress, so the completion condition remains unmet at this time.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 11:09 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence to date shows a formal guidance step and an extended modification window, but no published, comprehensive total of state submissions yet. The January 26, 2026 DOL ETA guidance announces an extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 and explicitly states that more states are expected to submit Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE among partner programs (DOL press release, 2026-01-26). There is no official tally of states that have submitted or completed Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE as of early February 2026. Additional context from DOE and Perkins guidance indicates states may submit Perkins V within WIOA Combined State Plans, but progress metrics remain unclear in public releases (DOE OCTAE state plan materials; PCRN resources).
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 08:45 PMin_progress
Summary of the claim: The departments expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The Jan 26, 2026 DOL/ED guidance release publicly stated the departments were looking for additional state plan modifications to incorporate Perkins V and other partners. It also noted an extension of the original State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026. As of 2026-02-08, there is no publicly reported count of states having submitted updated Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE.
Progress evidence: The primary evidence available is the January 26, 2026 announcement itself, which framed the expectation and highlighted the potential for more states to modify and submit Combined State Plans with partner programs (including Perkins V). There is no subsequent DOL or ED press release in the public record (through early February 2026) detailing specific state-by-state submissions or a measurable increase.
Completion status: The stated completion condition is a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans that include partner programs. No public data or official aggregate metric confirming such an increase has been reported as of the current date. Given the extended deadline to April 30, 2026, the progress remains plausible but unconfirmed publicly by the agencies at this time.
Reliability and incentives: The sources are official government communications (DOL/ED news release), which are orderly and policy-focused. The incentives for states to combine Perkins V with WIOA state plans include aligning funding streams and improving outcomes through integrated planning, though the degree of adoption will hinge on state-level priorities and administrative capacity. Overall, the current public record supports that the policy intention exists, but concrete progress data are not yet verifiable in the public domain as of 2026-02-08.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 07:16 PMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 guidance from DOL and ED explicitly signals an expectation for additional Combined State Plan submissions that incorporate partner programs, including Perkins V CTE. It also notes an extension of the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30 to align efforts (DOL/ED guidance, 2026-01-26).
As of February 8, 2026, public postings do not provide a nationwide tally showing a measurable increase in states submitting Perkins-inclusive Combined State Plans. No aggregated metric is publicly published to confirm completion or progress toward the stated completion condition. The guidance itself frames the path forward rather than reporting completed milestones.
Evidence of progress is therefore indirect: states could be guided to submit such plans, but explicit state-by-state submissions or a count increase have not been publicly verified in the sources consulted. The Perkins V state plan materials from ED emphasize the option to include Perkins within a WIOA combined plan, supporting the mechanism for these submissions (ED OCTAE resources).
Key dates to watch include the January 26, 2026 guidance release and the April 30 extension for modifications. If states act on these instructions, future updates from ETA or OCTAE may publish counts or state-by-state statuses.
Reliability: the primary information comes from official federal sources (DOL ETA/ED guidance), with ED OCTAE materials providing implementation context. These sources are appropriate for assessing claim validity, though they do not itself publish the aggregated progress metric yet.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 04:43 PMin_progress
What the claim states: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE, as part of WIOA alignment.
Evidence of progress: The Jan 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance release itself explicitly notes the expectation that additional states will submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and mentions an extension of the State Plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 to promote alignment. The underlying guidance and Perkins V state plan resources exist to facilitate such combined submissions (DOL ETA release; OCTAE/DOE Perkins V resources).
Evidence of completion status: The Departmental guidance signals the intention and ongoing soliciting of submissions, but there is no public, comprehensive tally in early 2026 showing a measurable nationwide increase in completed Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE. Some states have pursued combined plans in prior years, but as of early 2026 a definitive nationwide completion milestone has not been publicly released.
Milestones and dates: Key dates include the January 26, 2026 release of unified guidance and the April 30, 2026 extension for State Plan modifications. These dates mark the operational window for states to submit or modify plans to include Perkins V and other partner programs.
Source reliability note: The primary claim comes from the DOL press release (ETA) dated January 26, 2026, which is a direct government source. Supplementary context from the Department of Education’s Perkins V materials and policy-focused outlets supports the framework for Combined State Plans, though those sources are secondary and interpretive rather than formal milestones.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 02:53 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE.
Progress evidence: A January 26, 2026 ETA/DOL release explicitly states that the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes the deadline extension for plan modifications to April 30, 2026 (from March 3). This signals an ongoing push and a rolling process rather than a closed set of submissions.
Current status against completion condition: There is no publicly available, comprehensive tally showing a measurable increase in state submissions as of early February 2026. The extension indicates continued activity and potential growth in submissions, but concrete completion (a quantified increase) has not been demonstrated in accessible agency updates.
Dates and milestones: Key milestone is the extended deadline of April 30, 2026 for state plan modifications to include Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE. The release also connects this alignment effort to broader WIOA Perkins V integration and funding/waiver opportunities. No final submission count or completion confirmation is published to date.
Reliability note: The primary source is an official U.S. Department of Labor release (ETA) dated Jan 26, 2026, supplemented by ED Perkins V state plan guidance materials. These are high-quality, official sources, though they do not provide a state-by-state execution ledger beyond the stated extension and expectations. Given the incentives described (streamlining programs and aligning plans), ongoing reporting from ETA/ED will be the best evidence of progress.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 01:06 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
The January 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance explicitly encourages states to consider Combined State Plans that include Perkins V (CTE) as part of aligning WIOA and Perkins, and notes an extended deadline to improve alignment.
Key milestones include the publication of Training and Employment Guidance Letter 07-25 and the agency press release announcing the extension of the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026. These documents signal an intentional push to increase use of Combined State Plans and to incorporate Perkins V components where feasible.
There is limited public evidence of a measurable number of states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V elements as of early February 2026. The WIOA State Plan Portal and related guidance remain the primary channels for states to modify plans, and the 2026 extension creates a window for additional submissions but no official tally is disclosed in the public releases.
Source reliability: The Department of Labor ETA press release (Jan 26, 2026) and TEGL 07-25 guidance are official government documents that reflect the policy direction and deadlines. Secondary pages from state policy groups summarize the landscape and potential implications but do not provide definitive completion counts.
Overall assessment: Progress toward broader submission of Combined State Plans with Perkins V elements is underway but not yet completed as of 2026-02-08. The extended deadline (April 30, 2026) provides a concrete milestone for measurable progress, which should be revisited at that time to determine completion status.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 11:42 AMin_progress
Restatement of claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence to date shows the agencies issued guidance and extended timelines to promote such alignment, but there is no published count of states that have submitted or completed these combined plans as of early February 2026. The January 26, 2026 press release from the Department of Labor and the Department of Education explicitly notes an expectation of more submissions and extends the State Plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 to allow flexibility and alignment. Independent resources corroborate ongoing mechanisms for combining WIOA and Perkins V planning, but do not provide a completion tally.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 09:29 AMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, including Perkins V CTE. Current policy framework supports and incentivizes Combined State Plan submissions that incorporate Perkins V CTE as a partner program. As of early 2026, the Department of Labor guidance explicitly allows plan modifications to align with Perkins V timelines and permits submitting these plans as part of WIOA Combined State Plans, with flexible submission windows (TEGL 07-25, 2026-01-26; Perkins Plan materials from ED). This indicates intent and mechanism exist for states to combine Perkins V with WIOA plans, but public data on actual new submissions is not yet consolidated.
Evidence of progress: The ETA guidance clarifies that plan modifications can be submitted later (up to April 30, 2026) to align with Perkins V timelines, signaling a pathway for states to include partner programs in Combined State Plans (TEGL 07-25, 2026-01-26). The Perkins V State Plans and Data framework on the U.S. Department of Education site confirms that states may submit Perkins V state plans within a Combined State Plan, reinforcing the allowed approach (ED/Perkins V guidance page). These sources establish policy permission and a potential cadence, but do not provide a tally of states that have already submitted such combined plans.
Evidence on completion status: There is no public, verifiable report showing a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE as of 2026-02-07. The existence of flexible timelines suggests there may be additional submissions, but the completion condition (a measurable increase) cannot be confirmed from the available public materials at this time. Availability of state-by-state submission data would be needed to declare progress definitively.
Reliability note: The most relevant sources are official federal guidance from the Department of Labor (ETA) and the Department of Education’s Perkins V pages. These sources are authoritative for policy intent and submission mechanics, though they do not provide endpoint metrics. Given the timing and the policy scaffolding, assessments should be updated when the departments publish state-by-state submission counts or announcements.
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 04:51 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. A January 26, 2026 joint guidance release from the Departments of Labor and Education explicitly notes that more states are expected to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V Career and Technical Education, and that the original March 3 deadline for modifications was extended to April 30 to promote alignment (DOL/ED guidance, 2026-01-26). The guidance also indicates efforts to streamline and align WIOA and Perkins V processes, signaling an ongoing push rather than a completed wave of submissions (DOL/ED guidance, 2026-01-26). No publicly available publication as of early February 2026 confirms a measurable surge in submitted Combined State Plans beyond the extension, so progress remains to be observed through state plan submissions or ED/DOE reporting (DOL/ED guidance, 2026-01-26).
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 02:40 AMin_progress
The claim is that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL ETA/ED guidance explicitly states that the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V Career and Technical Education (DOL press release, 2026-01-26). This sets an expectation but does not itself quantify progress.
There is evidence of progress toward that expectation.
Ohio published a public comment period for its 2026-2027 Combined State Plan two-year modification, which includes Perkins V as part of the CSP, with Perkins V comment window running through March 24, 2026 (Ohio JFS press release, 2026-01-23). This demonstrates at least one state moving to align its CSP with Perkins V within the WIOA framework (and signaling broader state interest).
The current status as of early February 2026 shows at least one state actively incorporating Perkins V into a CSP and opening it for stakeholder review, aligning with the departments’ guidance. However, there is no published, nationwide tally confirming a measurable, comprehensive increase in total states submitting CSPs that include Perkins V as of 2026-02-07 (no comprehensive roll-up found in official DOL or OCTAE releases yet). The completion condition—a measurable increase across states—remains in the progress stage rather than finished.
Milestones to watch include additional state CSP modifications that explicitly include Perkins V, with public comment periods and formal submissions posted to official portals (e.g., WIOA State Plan Portal). Key dates to monitor are state-level comment deadlines and submission announcements, followed by EDT/OCTAE approvals and public postings (e.g., state plan modifications and Perkins V components). The reliability stress test here is whether multiple states begin publishing CSPs with Perkins V within the same reporting window (DOL guidance sets the expectation; actual uptake is still being demonstrated).
Update · Feb 08, 2026, 01:03 AMin_progress
What the claim states: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence so far: The January 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance explicitly states that departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and it notes an extended deadline for plan modifications (from March 3 to April 30, 2026) to facilitate alignment (DOL ETA news release, 2026-01-26; TEGL 07-25). The public-facing status as of early February 2026 shows ongoing guidance and an extended submission window, but no consolidated, verifiable tally of states that have actually submitted or updated Combined State Plans with Perkins V components. Progress assessment: The extension creates a concrete milestone (April 30, 2026) for measurable activity, but a final count or completion cannot be confirmed yet. Reliability of sources: The primary source is the DOL news release and accompanying guidance (official federal agencies), complemented by OCTAE Perkins V state plan materials; these are high-quality, authoritative sources for policy timelines. Follow-up considerations: To determine completion, track state plan submissions through the WIOA State Plan Portal and OCTAE/ED updates through April 30, 2026, and publish a count of Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 11:01 PMin_progress
What the claim states: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Evidence so far shows the agencies issued unified guidance and extended the modification window to promote alignment, signaling continued expectation rather than a completed shift (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26).
The guidance explicitly notes that more states are expected to submit Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE as part of WIOA planning (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26).
Progress toward the claim: The January 26 guidance and extension to April 30 indicate momentum, but there is no publicly reported tally confirming a measurable increase in Combined State Plans including partner programs as of early February 2026 (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26; WIOA State Plans portal reference dated 2026-02-04).
Approved state plans are available on the WIOA Plan Portal, but the portal does not publish a granular breakdown by Perkins V CTE inclusion that would confirm a rise in such filings (DOL ETA resources, 2026-02-04).
Reliability and context: The primary sources are the DOL ETA press release and official guidance, which are authoritative for policy intent and timelines; secondary context from the OCTAE/CTE and WIOA portals supports existence of plans but not a consolidated statistic on Perkins V inclusion.
Follow-up: The next milestone is the extended deadline of April 30, 2026; tracking the number of states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE after that date will indicate whether the claim materializes into a measurable increase.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 08:47 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect additional states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE.
Evidence of progress: The January 26, 2026 ETA guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor states an ongoing push for states to align WIOA and Perkins V through Combined State Plans and notes an extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 to facilitate greater alignment. The guidance specifically references including Perkins V CTE as a partner program within combined plans.
Evidence of status: There is no public tally by February 2026 showing how many states have submitted or completed Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE; the extension indicates activity is underway rather than a completed cohort. The Department of Education’s OCTAE resources likewise describe Combined State Plans and Perkins V planning, reinforcing the pathway for integration.
Milestones and dates: The key dates are the April 30, 2026 deadline for modified state plans and the prior March 3, 2026 date that was extended. These dates frame when states would likely submit updated plans incorporating Perkins V and other partners.
Source reliability: The information comes from official government sources (DOL ETA press release; ED OCTAE guidance). These sources are authoritative for policy changes and state-plan submissions; cross-referencing provides a consistent view of the alignment effort and its current status.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 07:09 PMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
The January 26, 2026 ETA guidance from the Department of Labor (with Education) explicitly encourages states to adopt Combined State Plans that integrate Perkins V CTE with WIOA plans and notes an extended deadline for plan modifications to promote alignment (April 30).
The guidance suggests an expectation of increased submissions, but it does not provide a measurable baseline or confirm a concrete number of states that have already submitted combined plans.
Overall, progress is ongoing but incomplete and not yet verifiable as a quantified outcome without additional state-by-state submission data or an updated tally from the agencies.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 04:41 PMin_progress
The claim:
U.S. departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. This reflects a stated goal in a January 26, 2026 Department of Labor and Department of Education release to align WIOA state plans with Perkins V and other partner programs.
Evidence of progress: The available public document confirms the expectation for more states to submit Combined State Plans, but it provides no quantified progress metric or updated counts of states that have already submitted such plans. The release emphasizes alignment and the potential adoption of a Combined State Plan approach, including Perkins V CTE, but does not publish milestones or state-by-state status.
What exists that suggests either completion, ongoing progress, or delay: There is no public, citable data showing a measurable increase in submitted Combined State Plans as of early February 2026. The release notes an extended deadline for plan modifications (from March 3 to April 30) and encourages states to adopt combined plans; however, it does not indicate which states have done so.
Dates and milestones: The primary milestone from the article is the guidance release date (January 26, 2026) and the extended deadline (April 30, 2026) for State Plan modifications. No subsequent public milestone indicating completion or count of states with Combined State Plans has been identified in the available sources.
Source reliability note: The core claim originates from an official DOL/DOE news release, which is a high-reliability source for policy updates. Public-facing follow-up data appears limited or not readily published in major outlets, making precise assessment of progress difficult at this time. The evaluation relies on the absence of reported progress alongside the explicit stated expectation in the release.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 02:54 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Progress evidence: The Jan 26, 2026 ETA release explicitly notes that the departments are “expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including the Perkins V Career and Technical Education.” It also states a planned deadline extension for plan modifications, moving from March 3 to April 30, 2026, to promote greater alignment (documented in the ETA release and corroborating Education Department guidance). Current status: There is no publicly available, consolidated tally showing how many states have submitted Combined State Plans including Perkins V so far. Guidance from OCTAE and ED emphasizes flexibility and alignment rather than a fixed completion target, indicating the effort remains in_progress as states adjust timelines and finalize submissions. Dates and milestones: Completion condition centers on measurable increases in state submissions; the guidance updates include (a) January 26, 2026 guidance extending the plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026, (b) related Perkins V submission instructions in Perkins V-state-plan materials and the WIOA combined-state-plan framework. Reliability of sources: The primary sources are official U.S. Department of Labor ETA press release (January 26, 2026) and the US Department of Education OCTAE guidance memo (January 2026), both from authoritative federal agencies. These sources are consistent in stressing alignment incentives and flexible timelines; secondary policy pages corroborate the framework and status-tracking approach. Follow-up note: If the aim is to confirm progress at a future milestone, a follow-up should assess state-by-state submissions after April 30, 2026 to determine whether Combined State Plans including Perkins V have increased measurably.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 01:15 PMin_progress
Claim restated: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 guidance from the Departments explicitly calls for alignment of WIOA state plans with Perkins V and notes an expectation that more states will submit Combined State Plans including Perkins CTE. It also extends the deadline for state plan modifications from March 3 to April 30 to promote greater alignment.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 11:48 AMin_progress
Claim restatement: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence from the Jan 26, 2026 ETA guidance confirms this expectation and notes an extension of the State Plan modification deadline to April 30 to enhance alignment.
Progress to date: The guidance describes the process and incentives for combined plans, but public data on how many states have submitted or modified Combined State Plans by early February 2026 is not publicly documented in the release.
Status: Given the documented extension and policy push, the claim is best treated as in_progress; there is a clear intent and mechanism, but no quantified milestone of completed submissions is publicly verified yet.
Reliability and follow-up: The primary source is an official DOL release; corroborating Perkins V integration guidance exists from ED’s OCTAE. A follow-up should verify the number of states submitting Combined State Plans by the extended deadline (April 30, 2026) and in subsequent updates.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 09:51 AMin_progress
Restating the claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA guidance explicitly notes this expectation and the extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30 to promote alignment. The claim hinges on ongoing policy guidance rather than a completed set of state submissions.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 05:35 AMin_progress
The claim:
US Departments of Labor and Education expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance release explicitly states this expectation, noting ongoing state plan modifications and the inclusion of Perkins V CTE as part of combined plans. The release also indicates an extension of the original deadline for state plan modifications from March 3 to April 30, 2026, signaling a continuing process rather than a completed outcome. Overall, the document frames this as an ongoing objective rather than a completed milestone.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 03:36 AMin_progress
The claim centers on whether the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Official guidance dated January 26, 2026 states that the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE. The Departments extended the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026 to promote greater alignment, signaling ongoing progress rather than a completed count. Public materials show active steps toward alignment (including Perkins V in combined plans) but do not yet publish a quantified progress metric as of early February 2026. Reliability rests on primary government sources (DOL ETA release and OCTAE/ED materials); while they confirm intent and process improvements, they do not provide a state-by-state submission tally.
Update · Feb 07, 2026, 01:34 AMin_progress
Restatement of claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Evidence of progress: A January 26, 2026 joint guidance from the Departments of Labor and Education notes the expectation of additional state submissions of Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE, and it extends the state plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30 to improve alignment (DOL ETA release).
Status of completion: There is explicit guidance and a deadline extension, but no public tally confirming a measurable increase in states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE as of early February 2026.
Dates and milestones: Guidance issued January 26, 2026; modification deadline extended to April 30, 2026. The statement that more states will submit is reiterated in the guidance, but a final completed count had not been published yet.
Reliability and context: The primary source is an official DOL News Release (ETA) dated January 26, 2026, supplemented by OCTAE context on Perkins V state plans; these are high-quality, official sources. Given the absence of a published statewide tally, the status remains in_progress.
Follow-up note: A check after the April 30, 2026 deadline should confirm whether a measurable increase in Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE has occurred and provide state counts.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 11:47 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence so far indicates the agencies publicly encouraged and extended the submission window to align WIOA and Perkins V planning, signaling ongoing progress toward that goal. The January 26, 2026 ETA/ED release explicitly states that more states are expected to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and announces an extension of the plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026. This framing shows intent and an extended timeline, not a completed wave of submissions.
Progress indicators: The key public signal is the extended deadline and the stated expectation of more states pursuing combined plans. There is no publicly released, aggregate count of states that have submitted or completed Combined State Plans including Perkins V as of early February 2026. Related guidance and memos referenced in the release (and linked ED/OCTAE materials) point to ongoing efforts to coordinate WIOA and Perkins V planning, but concrete milestone tallies have not been published in accessible federal releases.
Completion status: At this date, the completion condition—“a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans that include partner programs”—cannot be confirmed as achieved. The guiding document indicates an expectation and an extended window to foster alignment, but there is no verifiable completion count released publicly as of February 6, 2026. The situation remains in_progress pending state plan submissions and any official post-deadline tallies.
Dates and milestones: Key dates include January 26, 2026 (original guidance release) and April 30, 2026 (extended deadline for plan modifications). The guidance emphasizes combining WIOA and Perkins V planning processes and mirrors a shift toward aligned talent development systems. No final submission date beyond the extension is provided, and no milestone report of completed combined plans is cited in the sources consulted.
Source reliability note: The primary source is a U.S. Department of Labor news release (and related Department of Education emphasis) announcing the guidance and deadline extension, which is an authoritative, official Government source. Cross-referencing OCTAE/ED materials corroborates the policy intent to encourage combined state plans, though public counts of submitted plans are not yet available in accessible releases. Given the official origin and consistent messaging, the reliability is high for the stated guidance, with the caveat that published completion metrics were not present as of early February 2026.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 10:06 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 guidance from the Departments of Labor and Education explicitly encourages states to adopt Combined State Plans that integrate Perkins V CTE with WIOA plans and related components. The agency language signals an expectation rather than a completed outcome.
Progress evidence: The agencies issued unified guidance to support states in updating their WIOA State Plans and to align Perkins V with other programs, signaling an active push towardCombining plans. The guidance notes an extension of the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026 to promote greater alignment, which is a concrete procedural step toward more state submissions. The press release frames this as an opportunity to streamline processes and encourage integrated plans.
Current status: As of 2026-02-06, no public, centrally aggregated metric has been published showing a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE. The only documented development is the extension of the modification window and the stated expectation that more states will submit combined plans. Without published counts, progress cannot be quantified yet.
Dates and milestones: Key dates include the January 26, 2026 guidance release and the April 30, 2026 extended deadline for state plan modifications. The guidance emphasizes aligning WIOA and Perkins V timing and processes, which could yield a milestone when state submissions are reported. A future update would likely include state-by-state submission status or counts.
Source reliability note: The primary source is an official U.S. Department of Labor news release (ETA) dated January 26, 2026, supplemented by the agency’s official page. This is a high-reliability source for policy direction and deadlines. While secondary outlets discuss Perkins V changes, the core facts here come from the federal government’s own communications.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 07:42 PMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. A January 26, 2026 DOL/ED guidance release explicitly frames this as an anticipated trend and invites states to submit combined plans that incorporate Perkins V CTE alongside WIOA programs. The article notes the push is part of aligning state plans with integrated workforce and education strategies.
Progress evidence in the public record includes the joint guidance from the Department of Labor and Department of Education that (a) updates state plan modification processes and (b) highlights the opportunity to adopt a combined state plan including Perkins V CTE. The release also states that the original deadline for plan modifications was March 3 but has been extended to April 30 to promote greater alignment. This extension signals continued effort, but does not provide a measurable count of states that have submitted or will submit such plans (DOL/ED press release, 2026-01-26).
There is no publicly available evidence as of today that a specific, measurable number of states have submitted Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE included, nor a formal tally of completed plans. The completion condition—an increase in states submitting combined plans—remains unverifiable at this time beyond the stated expectation and the extension notice in the guidance (DOL/ED press release, 2026-01-26).
Key dates and milestones cited include the January 26, 2026 guidance release and the extended April 30, 2026 deadline for state plan modifications. These serve as milestones for potential submissions but do not themselves constitute completion. Given the lack of a submitted-state count or formal completion, reliability rests on the DOL/ED sources that describe process and expectations (DOL/ED press release, 2026-01-26).
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 04:59 PMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. This expectation is explicitly stated in the January 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance release, which notes that the departments are encouraging states to adopt a combined state plan that includes Perkins V and other partners. The document frames this as an ongoing objective rather than a completed action.
Evidence of progress so far is limited to the guidance and stated intent, not a verified increase in submitted plans. The release notes that the original deadline for state plan modifications was March 3 but has been extended to April 30 to allow flexibility and greater alignment, signaling a push toward more combined plans but not confirming how many states have already submitted them.
There is no public, contemporaneous tally in the release or subsequent reporting confirming a measurable rise in combined plans including Perkins V CTE. The completion condition requires a measurable increase, and as of now the data to confirm this is not publicly published.
The key dates and milestones include the January 26, 2026 guidance release and the April 30, 2026 extended deadline for state plan modifications. These provide the window during which states could submit or revise plans to include Perkins V CTE and other partner programs.
Source material is the DOL ETA release, which is an authoritative primary source for policy direction. Cross-checking with the ED Perkins guidance page offers supporting context on how states can pursue combined plans.
Given the lack of aggregate submission data in public reports to date, the claim remains in_progress until official counts are published by ETA/ED.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 03:08 PMin_progress
Claim restatement: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence to date: The January 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance explicitly states this expectation and notes an extended deadline for state plan modifications to April 30, signaling ongoing activity and alignment efforts. Supplementary materials from OCTAE/ED describe the Perkins V and WIOA planning framework and the option to submit combined plans, reinforcing the pathway for integration.
Progress indicators: The guidance signals intent and provides a mechanism for states to modify plans, but it does not publish a nationwide count of states that have submitted or updated combined plans, leaving the total progress count unclear as of early 2026. The lack of a centralized metric means the claim remains contingent on future reporting.
Status relative to completion: The completion condition calls for a measurable increase in states submitting Combined State Plans with partner programs; as of now, the situation is evolving and not yet confirmed as a measurable rise, so the status is in_progress. If subsequent reporting shows rising state participation, the assessment would shift toward_complete.
Reliability note: The primary sources are official U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Education documents and guidance, which are high-quality and authoritative. They clearly outline process and intent but do not provide a numerical progress tally.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 01:24 PMin_progress
The claim is that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA/DOL guidance explicitly states that the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes a deadline extension to April 30 for state plan modifications. There is no public data as of early February 2026 showing a measurable increase in submissions that include Perkins V CTE. The guidance signals policy intent and a path forward, but completion depends on state submissions and official counting by ETA/OCFO.
Evidence supporting progress includes the official DOL ETA release and accompanying DOE Perkins V alignment materials that frame Perkins V integration within Combined State Plans. The April 30, 2026 extension is presented as a trigger for greater alignment rather than a final milestone, and no state-by-state tally is published in the release. The reliability rests on official government communications from DOL and Education.
In terms of milestones, the near-term anchor is the April 30, 2026 deadline for plan modifications. The completion condition—an observable rise in states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE—has not yet been demonstrated publicly. The incentive structure combines federal alignment goals with Perkins V requirements, which may incentivize earlier adoption by some states.
Dates available include January 26, 2026 (guidance release) and April 30, 2026 (deadline for plan modifications). No public submission counts are provided yet, so progress cannot be quantified as complete. The emphasis remains on aligning WIOA and Perkins V within state planning processes.
Source reliability is high for the claim, given it rests on an official DOL ETA news release and related Perkins V resources from Education. While these sources describe policy intent and deadlines, they do not yet confirm a measurable increase in state plan submissions as of early 2026. Continued monitoring of ETA and ED updates is needed to confirm completion of the stated objective.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 11:55 AMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Public guidance issued January 26, 2026 confirms this expectation and notes an extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 (DOL ETA/DOE press release). This establishes intent and a timeline but does not yet quantify how many states have submitted combined plans as of early February 2026.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 09:40 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Official guidance issued on January 26, 2026 confirms the departments’ expectation that more states will submit Combined State Plans incorporating Perkins V CTE and other partner programs. The release also notes an extension of the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30 to promote alignment (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26). Based on these documents, there is a stated expectation and a policy-change impetus, but no published aggregate data showing a measurable increase in state submissions as of early February 2026. The evidence available indicates progress is being encouraged and facilitated, not that a large number of state plans have been publicly submitted or approved yet.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 05:05 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA guidance explicitly says the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes an extension of the State Plan modification deadline to April 30 to promote alignment. This indicates an ongoing policy push rather than a completed consolidation at this time.
Progress evidence shows the guidance was issued to encourage state adoption of Combined State Plans that integrate Perkins V CTE with WIOA efforts, and to align timelines for plan modifications. The guidance references ongoing processes such as WIOA state plan updates, Perkins V integration, and related flexibility options, but does not provide a count or list of states that have completed such submissions as of late January 2026. The factual basis is the agencies’ guidance and the stated extension to April 30, 2026.
There is no public, verifiable tally confirming a measurable increase in submitted Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE as of early February 2026. Given the extension and the stated expectation, the situation remains in early stages of implementation, with states likely advancing plan modifications at varying paces. Independent verification would require updated agency data or state plan submission dashboards.
Key dates and milestones include the January 26, 2026 guidance release and the extension of the deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026 for state plan modifications. The underlying completion condition—an increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans including partner programs—depends on future state actions and agency updates, which have not yet been publicly summarized with counts.
Source reliability: the primary source is the U.S. Department of Labor ETA press release and guidance dated January 26, 2026, which directly addresses the policy intent and timing. Additional context is available from the U.S. Department of Education’s OCTAE materials on Perkins V and state plans, which corroborate the framework for combining Perkins V with WIOA state plans, though they do not provide status counts for 2026. Overall, the reporting is high-quality official guidance; public state-by-state submission data remains pending.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 04:03 AMin_progress
What the claim states: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 guidance from the Departments of Labor and Education explicitly frames this as an expected trend, not a completed shift. This indicates an ongoing effort rather than a finished outcome.
Evidence of progress: The agencies issued unified guidance to help states modify and submit Combined State Plans (CSPs) and to integrate Perkins V CTE alongside WIOA elements. Tools and guides accompanying the guidance describe how states can include partner programs within CSPs. This shows active steps toward broader CSP adoption, though it does not quantify state-by-state uptake.
Status of completion: No public tally shows a measurable nationwide increase in CSP submissions that include Perkins V CTE as of early 2026. The guidance signals momentum and an expectation of growth, but the completion condition requires a quantified rise that has not been published in a central official report.
Dates and milestones: The guidance was released January 26, 2026, with an extension of the original plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 to encourage alignment. Earlier cycles demonstrated some CSP adoption, but current year-by-year totals are not publicly consolidated in a single source.
Reliability note: Primary evidence comes from the DOL/DOE joint release and the associated state plan resources; these are official, high-quality sources. Secondary discussion from policy analyses corroborates historical trends in combined planning but does not replace the need for fresh official metrics to confirm the stated increase.
Update · Feb 06, 2026, 01:41 AMin_progress
Claim restatement: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE (DOL ETA guidance, 2026-01-26). The January 26 release explicitly states this expectation and notes an extended deadline for plan modifications.
Evidence of progress: The guidance signals momentum toward combined submissions, with Perkins V CTE among the targeted programs and a deadline extension from March 3 to April 30, 2026.
Completion status: As of 2026-02-05, there is no public evidence of a measurable increase in submitted Combined State Plans; the extension creates the window but does not confirm new submissions yet.
Dates/milestones: Key milestone is the April 30, 2026 extension; no final completion date is set.
Source reliability/incentives: The primary sources are federal agencies (DOL ETA and ED OCTAE guidance), which are high-quality and emphasize alignment of education and workforce programs.
Follow-up: Check post-April 30, 2026 updates for a count of states submitting Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 11:24 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA guidance indicated an ongoing push for state plan alignment and suggested more states would submit Modified or Combined Plans with Perkins V CTE as part of the effort.
Progress evidence: The DOL-ED guidance explicitly notes the goal of increasing Combined State Plans and states that the departments are extending the deadline for State Plan modifications from March 3 to April 30 to allow greater alignment. This signals active encouragement and a continuing process rather than a concluded action.
Current status: As of February 5, 2026, there is no publicly available, consolidated report showing a measurable, uniform increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans that include Perkins V or other partner programs. However, the guidance and extension indicate the process remains underway and states may still be submitting or updating plans.
Milestones and dates: Key publish date is January 26, 2026 (guidance release with the extension). The new stated deadline for modifications is April 30, 2026. Administrative resources remain available (e.g., WIOA State Plan Portal guidance), but public counts of submitted plans have not been broadly reported yet.
Source reliability and caveats: The primary source is the DOL ETA press release dated January 26, 2026, which is a high-quality government source. Related program pages (WIOA and Perkins V guidance) corroborate the ongoing nature of state plan modifications but do not provide a public tally of submitted plans. Given the evolving nature of state planning, the absence of a public completion count supports an in_progress assessment at this time.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 09:49 PMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The Jan 26, 2026 guidance from ETA and the Department of Education explicitly notes this expectation and notes an extended deadline to promote alignment (April 30) for state plan modifications. As of Feb 5, 2026, there is no confirmed nationwide tally showing a measurable increase; progress is evidenced by ongoing state plan updates and public comment periods (e.g.,
Ohio’s draft two-year modification and Perkins V public comment windows). The situation remains in_progress pending additional state submissions and formal reporting of plan concordance with Perkins V CTE within Combined State Plans.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 07:57 PMin_progress
Restatement of the claim: The departments expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V Career and Technical Education (CTE).
Evidence of progress: A January 26, 2026 ETA release states the original deadline for State Plan modifications was March 3 but was extended to April 30 to allow flexibility and promote greater alignment, signaling an ongoing push for more Combined State Plans (Dol.gov ETA 2026-01-26).
Current status against completion: As of early February 2026 there is no published, consolidated tally showing a measurable increase in states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE; the extension supports potential uptake but no completion metric is documented.
Context and milestones: The guidance points to continued state plan submissions and revisions under WIOA, with Perkins V resources available for states choosing a Combined State Plan (OCTAE guidance). The broader policy framing remains focused on alignment across partner programs.
Reliability note and follow-up: The primary source is a federal press release, corroborated by Perkins V planning resources; together they describe intent and timelines but not a definitive count. Monitor ETA/OCTAE announcements and state submissions through spring 2026 for a measurable change.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 05:22 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 guidance from the Department of Labor and Department of Education explicitly invites states to adopt Combined State Plans that incorporate Perkins V and other partners, and it notes an extension of the submission window to April 30 to promote alignment.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 03:21 PMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Public guidance issued on January 26, 2026 indicates an ongoing push to align WIOA state plans with Perkins V by encouraging Combined State Plans that incorporate partner programs, including Perkins V CTE. The departments extended the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026 to promote greater alignment (and to allow more states to submit Combined State Plans).
Evidence of progress is limited as of early February 2026; the agency guidance explicitly anticipates more state submissions but provides no official tally of states that have already submitted or completed Combined State Plans. The absence of a reported completion milestone suggests that the process remains in progress with ongoing state plan modifications and potential public comment where applicable. Additional state plan submissions and approvals would be the primary indicators of measurable progress.
Milestones and dates relevant to this claim include the January 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance release and the April 30, 2026 extended deadline for plan modifications. There is no published completion date, only a policy extension that preserves the potential for increased adoption of Combined State Plans. The reliability of the core claim rests on official submissions and approvals, which have not been publicly enumerated in the sources reviewed.
Source reliability: The primary source is a U.S. Department of Labor news release (January 26, 2026) detailing the guidance and extension. Related guidance from the Department of Education’s OCTAE and state plan resources corroborate the mechanism for including Perkins V in Combined State Plans. Together, these indicate an official, systemic push but not a recorded completion status as of February 5, 2026.
Follow-up note: If the goal is to confirm completion, monitor state plan submission/approval counts and any new state plans that explicitly include Perkins V CTE by the extended deadline of 2026-04-30, with a follow-up report around 2026-05-01.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 02:20 PMin_progress
Summary of the claim: The departments stated they expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. This was articulated in a January 26, 2026 U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) news release, which noted an extended deadline for state plan modifications and emphasized the goal of aligning Perkins V CTE with WIOA in combined plans. The expectation is framed as a forward-moving objective rather than a completed action.
Evidence of progress: The DOL release itself signals organizational intent and provides a formal policy direction, including the extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 to facilitate alignment. It also highlights the opportunity for states to adopt a combined state plan that includes Perkins CTE and WIOA components. Published guidance and related resources from the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) and related ED materials corroborate the process and tools for submitting combined plans.
Current status and milestones: As of 2026-02-05, there is no public aggregate count or official roster confirming how many states have submitted Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE. The primary documented milestone remains the policy guidance and the extended deadline, with ongoing state plan modifications and portals (WIOA and Perkins) intended to drive uptake. The situation remains contingent on state-level decisions and submission timelines.
Reliability and context: The central sources are the DOL press release (Jan 26, 2026) and the U.S. Department of Education Perkins V guidance page, both official federal outlets. These sources reliably describe the policy direction and the mechanics for submission, but they do not provide state-by-state submission data yet. Given the incentives described—streamlining programs and aligning workforce and education investments—the uptake is plausible but unverified in aggregate as of the current date.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 11:50 AMin_progress
Restating the claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance explicitly states this expectation and notes an extended deadline for state plan modifications.
Evidence of progress: The primary publicly available document confirms the policy direction and the deadline extension, but it provides no state-by-state tally or concrete milestones showing an increase in submissions as of 2026-02-05.
Current status: There is no published, verifiable count of states that have submitted Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE. Submissions may be underway, but they are not yet documented in a measurable progress metric in the sources consulted.
Milestones and dates: The original deadline was March 3, 2026, extended to April 30, 2026 to facilitate alignment. No further milestone data (e.g., number of state plans received) is available in the cited materials.
Source reliability: The most reliable signal is the DOL/ED Jan 26, 2026 news release, which is a primary government source. Supplementary Perkins V/state-plan resources provide context but do not offer current submission counts.
Follow-up: A measurable increase should be observable after states submit Combined State Plans; a follow-up check on or after 2026-04-30 is recommended to assess whether submissions have risen.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 09:29 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Public guidance released January 26, 2026 explicitly encourages states to modify and submit Integrated State Plans that incorporate Perkins V CTE among partner programs, signaling an active push toward alignment (DOL ETA news release; TEGL 07-25). The guidance describes an aim to streamline planning and strengthen collaboration across WIOA and Perkins, indicating an incentive structure for states to pursue combined plans. A measurable tally of states that have submitted Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE has not yet been published, so progress cannot yet be quantified from public records.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 05:17 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The Jan. 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance release confirms the agencies' expectation of increased Combined State Plan submissions that incorporate partner programs, including Perkins V CTE. However, as of Feb. 4, 2026, there is no publicly available aggregation showing a measurable rise in the number of states submitting such plans. The ETA release notes an extended deadline for state plan modifications to Apr. 30, 2026 to facilitate greater alignment, which suggests the process is ongoing rather than completed.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 03:50 AMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Progress evidence: The January 26, 2026 ETA guidance from the Department of Labor explicitly encourages combining state plans to include Perkins V CTE and other partners, with an extended deadline for plan modifications to April 30. The ED Perkins V State Plan resources also support submitting Perkins plans as part of a WIOA Combined State Plan. These documents establish official intent and a formal process, not a final tally of submissions.
Evidence of progress: The guidance describes the mechanism for integration and timelines but does not publish a public per-state submission count as of early February 2026. The WIOA Plan Portal exists to view approved plans, but it does not show a dedicated, public count of Perkins V inclusions within Combined Plans.
Milestones and dates: The key date is the extended April 30, 2026 deadline for state plan modifications to include these partnerships, along with guidance notes that encourage a Combined Plan approach. No final completion or statewide tally is publicly announced yet.
Reliability note: The sources are official federal documents (DOL ETA release, ED Perkins V resources, and related guidance) and are authoritative for policy direction, though they do not provide a public completion count.
Update · Feb 05, 2026, 02:06 AMin_progress
What the claim stated: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The official DOL release reinforces this expectation, noting that the departments anticipate additional state submissions that incorporate Perkins V CTE within Combined State Plans.
What evidence exists that progress has been made: The January 26, 2026 guidance explicitly invites and facilitates states to submit Modified or Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE, and announces an extension of the plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026, to encourage alignment and participation (DOL/ED press release). This signals active policy effort rather than a completed rollout.
What evidence that the promise was completed/ongoing: There is no public, citable tally showing a measurable increase in submitted Combined State Plans containing Perkins V CTE as of early February 2026. The guidance itself frames the initiative as ongoing, with an extended deadline and ongoing outreach to states (DOL press release; TEGL guidance cited).
Dates and milestones: Key dates include January 26, 2026 (guidance release), March 3, 2026 (original deadline), and April 30, 2026 (extended deadline) for state plan submissions. The policy remains in progress with no announced completion or final tally in this period.
Reliability and limitations of sources: The primary source is a DOL press release dated January 26, 2026, which directly states the expectation and extended deadline. Secondary context from TEGL guidance corroborates the alignment intent. While these confirm intent and process changes, they do not provide outcome metrics or state-by-state submission data.
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 11:39 PMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. On January 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education released guidance to support states in updating their WIOA State Plans, signaling a push toward greater alignment and the inclusion of Perkins V CTE in Combined State Plans. The agencies explicitly stated they expect more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, as part of the state plan modification process. A key milestone noted was the extension of the original deadline for State Plan modifications from March 3 to April 30 to promote flexibility and alignment. Overall progress appears to be underway, but no publicly released counts of states submitting Perkins-inclusive Combined State Plans have been reported as of early February 2026.
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 09:21 PMin_progress
The claim restates that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The Jan. 26, 2026 DOL/ED release confirms this expectation and frames it as ongoing guidance rather than a completed shift.
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 08:01 PMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL ETA release explicitly notes this expectation and encourages states to adopt combined plans that integrate Perkins V CTE with WIOA initiatives. The guidance also extends the submission deadline for state plan modifications from March 3 to April 30, 2026, to promote alignment (DOL ETA release, 2026-01-26).
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 05:04 PMin_progress
The claim is that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans including partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Public guidance issued January 26, 2026 confirms an intent to promote Combined State Plans that incorporate Perkins V CTE as part of broader plan alignment.
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 03:04 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE.
Evidence of progress: The Jan 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance explicitly encourages states to adopt Combined State Plans that incorporate Perkins V CTE and prolongs the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026, signaling momentum toward broader adoption (DOL release). The Perkins V context is reinforced by Education Department resources describing how states may include Perkins V within Combined State Plans and the plan modification process.
Assessment of completion status: There is no public count showing how many states have submitted Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE as of 2026-02-04. The guidance creates a framework and a deadline, but the completion condition—an identifiable measurable increase—has not yet been independently verified.
Milestones and dates: The key milestone is the extended April 30, 2026 deadline for state plan modifications to enable alignment with combined plans and partner programs like Perkins V CTE. Related Perkins V state plan resources emphasize guidance and tools to help states implement integrated plans.
Reliability note: The primary source is the DOL ETA news release (Jan 26, 2026), a direct government document. Additional corroboration comes from ED/OCATE Perkins V guidance available on the Education Department site. Readers should monitor state plan dashboards for updated counts as states submit modifications.
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 01:25 PMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 guidance from the Departments of Labor and Education explicitly notes this expectation and the goal of aligning WIOA and Perkins V. The release also documents a deadline extension, moving state plan modifications from March 3 to April 30 to promote greater alignment. As of 2026-02-04, there is no publicly available tally of states that have submitted or updated plans to include Perkins V within Combined State Plans.
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 09:33 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. On 2026-01-26, the U.S. Department of Labor and Department of Education released guidance indicating they expect more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE (ETA/ED guidance memo). The release also notes an extension of the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30 to promote alignment (DOL press release). As of 2026-02-03, there is no public, consolidated data showing a measurable increase in state submissions; the guidance itself is the main indicator of progress rather than a submission tally. The guidance frames the modification period and alignment efforts, but does not provide current counts or explicit completion milestones beyond the extended deadline. Reliability: the primary source is a
U.S. federal government press release, with corroborating context from Perkins V/state plan materials; the framing is policy guidance rather than an independent progress metric.
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 05:29 AMin_progress
Restatement of the claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Evidence of progress: The January 26, 2026 Department of Labor release confirms the agencies’ intent to align WIOA state plans with Perkins V and notes that more states are expected to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE. The release also indicates an extension of the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026 to allow flexibility and promote alignment.
Progress status: As of February 3, 2026, there is public acknowledgement of the ongoing process and an extended submission window, but no consolidated public tally showing a measurable increase in state submissions for Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE. Public comment periods and plan submissions appear underway in some jurisdictions, but a comprehensive count has not been published.
Milestones and dates: The key dates are the original March 3, 2026 deadline and the extension to April 30, 2026. The guidance signals the aim of greater integration of Perkins V with WIOA state plans during this extended window.
Source reliability: The primary assertion comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s ETA news release (official source) dated January 26, 2026. Related guidance corroborates the extension. These are official federal sources suitable for assessing policy progress, though they do not provide a centralized public tally.
Follow-up note: Monitor state plan portals and Perkins V state plan submissions through May–June 2026 to determine whether Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE have increased beyond prior baselines.
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 04:12 AMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The Jan. 26, 2026 ETA release explicitly says the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes an extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30 to promote greater alignment.
Progress evidence: The guidance was issued to encourage alignment of WIOA state plans with Perkins V and other programs, and to streamline modifications, with a stated expectation that more states would submit combined plans. The extension from March 3 to April 30 is a concrete operational step accompanying that intent. The release positions this as part of ongoing interagency work between DOL and ED to align talent development systems.
Current status: As of 2026-02-03, there is public acknowledgement of the expectation and an extended deadline, but no public data yet confirming a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE. Public sources cited in this period have not yet published state-by-state submission tallies or final completion counts.
Source reliability and caveats: The primary source is a federal government press release from DOL ETA (Jan. 26, 2026), which is reliable for policy posture and deadlines. ED/ OCTAE guidance supports Perkins V state plan integration but does not itself confirm submission counts. Given the new extension and lack of submission data, a cautious, in-progress assessment is warranted.
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 02:26 AMin_progress
Restatement of claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE, signaling greater alignment across WIOA and Perkins V.
Progress evidence: A January 26, 2026 guidance letter reiterates this expectation and extends the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026 to promote greater alignment with Perkins V timelines. This indicates ongoing planning and a formal extension rather than a completed nationwide shift.
Completion status: As of 2026-02-03 there is no publicly available data showing a measurable nationwide increase in states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE; the extended window provides an opportunity for states to proceed.
Milestones and reliability: Key sources are DOL ETA/ED guidance and Perkins V-state-plan resources; the reliability is high for the stated extension and intent, but state-level submissions will determine progress. Follow-up should verify state submissions after the April 30, 2026 deadline.
Update · Feb 04, 2026, 12:27 AMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The Jan. 26, 2026 guidance from the Departments of Labor and Education signals an explicit expectation that additional states will submit combined plans incorporating Perkins V CTE as part of WIOA state plan modifications. It also notes an extended deadline for state plan modifications from March 3 to April 30 to promote alignment and flexibility. Evidence to date shows an official push and procedural scaffolding designed to increase combined-state-plan submissions, but there is no publicly released, comprehensive tally confirming a measurable rise yet. The incentive structure is clearly aimed at tighter integration of Perkins V with WIOA through streamlined submission processes and guidance. Overall, the situation remains in_progress, with policy guidance in place but outcomes not yet fully observable in state submissions.
Update · Feb 03, 2026, 09:32 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence to date shows the agencies issued January 26, 2026 guidance documenting an extended deadline (April 30) and signaling that more states are expected to submit Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE. There is no public, aggregated count confirming a measurable nationwide increase yet; progress depends on states submitting revised plans and on forthcoming state-level data. Reliability note: the primary source is a DOL/ETA news release; secondary context comes from related Perkins V guidance and state-planning resources from OCTAE/ED, which corroborate the integration emphasis but not a national tally as of early February 2026.
Update · Feb 03, 2026, 07:58 PMin_progress
Restatement of the claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE, as part of WIOA state planning alignment. The January 26, 2026 DOL/ED guidance explicitly states this expectation and frames Perkins V CTE as a component in expanding combined plans. The statement signals an ongoing push rather than a completed shift.
Progress evidence: The DOL press release notes an active effort to encourage state plan modifications to incorporate a combined framework, including Perkins V CTE, and reports an extension of the submission window to April 30, 2026 to promote alignment. This indicates states are being invited to move forward but does not document a quantified increase in submissions yet.
Current status: As of February 3, 2026, there is no published, comprehensive tally showing a measurable increase in states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE. The guidance and deadline extension imply ongoing activity, with states likely in the planning or modification phase.
Milestones and dates: Key date is January 26, 2026 (guidance release) and the extended deadline of April 30, 2026 for state plan modifications. The completion condition—an observable rise in the number of states including partner programs—has not yet been verified by public totals.
Notes on sources and reliability: The primary sourcing is a U.S. Department of Labor News Release (ETA) dated January 26, 2026, a high-authority source for policy guidance on WIOA/Perkins integration. Cross-checks with OCTAE/ED materials corroborate the mechanism for combining state plans but do not yet show quantified state counts.
Incentives: The guidance emphasizes streamlined administration and closer alignment of federal workforce programs, creating a policy incentive for states to submit combined plans. The extension aims to reduce friction and encourage adoption, aligning with the agencies’ talent-development goals.
Update · Feb 03, 2026, 04:58 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL/ETA guidance explicitly extended the state-plan modification window to April 30, 2026 to promote alignment with Perkins V and other partners (DOL News Release, 2026-01-26).
Progress evidence: The guidance signals a push for states to submit Combined State Plans that incorporate Perkins V CTE and other partner programs, with the stated extension designed to accommodate this alignment (DOL News Release, 2026-01-26). Independent trackers and policy analyses show that many states are actively working on Perkins V plan modifications and seeking alignment with WIOA and Perkins timelines (Advance CTE state plans status page).
Current status: As of 2026-02-03, there is no publicly disclosed, uniform count of how many states have completed or submitted Combined State Plans incorporating Perkins V CTE. Education and workforce agencies have indicated ongoing work and a broader push for consolidation, but concrete completion counts have not been publicly released (DOL press release; Advance CTE state plans resource).
Milestones and reliability: The key milestone is the April 30, 2026 deadline extension for state plan modifications. Reliable signals come from the DOL/ETA guidance and OCTAE/ED materials emphasizing combined plans and Perkins V alignment. The lack of a published state-by-state tally in public sources means the precise progress remains unclear at this date (DOL News Release, 2026-01-26; OCTAE/ED guidance referenced by policy trackers).
Source reliability note: The primary claim originates from the DOL ETA press release, a
U.S. federal government source, complemented by the OCTAE/EDU Perkins V state plan materials and policy trackers like Advance CTE that monitor state approvals. These sources are appropriate for assessing progress on federal-state plan submissions and Perkins V integration (DOL News Release, 2026-01-26; Advance CTE state plans).
Update · Feb 03, 2026, 03:07 PMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL/ED release confirms the departments’ stated expectation and notes an extension of the plan modification window to April 30, 2026 to encourage alignment and inclusion of Perkins V CTE within Combined State Plans (DOL/ED release). As of early February 2026, there is no public, consolidated evidence showing a nationwide measurable increase in states submitting Combined State Plans that explicitly braid Perkins V CTE with WIOA. The available materials describe policy aims, guidance, and an extended deadline, but do not provide aggregated submission counts or completion confirmations. Updates would likely appear in subsequent ETA/ED announcements or state plan portals when states submit modified plans or when status dashboards are published (DOL/ED release; OCTAE guidance).
Update · Feb 03, 2026, 01:18 PMin_progress
The claim concerns the Departments’ expectation that more states will submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL/ED news release explicitly states that the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, signaling an intent to broaden plan alignment. This provides a clear articulation of policy direction and a mechanism (combined plans) to pursue the goal.
The release notes a concrete milestone: the original deadline for State Plan modifications was March 3, 2026, but has been extended to April 30, 2026 to allow flexibility and promote greater alignment. This extension indicates ongoing action toward broader adoption and signals continued progress rather than a final completion.
As of February 3, 2026, there is no publicly reported metric confirming a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE. The available sources describe the pathway and intent but do not provide state-by-state totals or a completion status.
Reliability is strongest for the DOL/ED press release, which provides direct quotes about policy intent and the extension of the submission window. Additional context from Perkins State Plan resources (e.g., cte.ed.gov) clarifies how combined plans function, but precise counts require future reporting from the departments.
Follow-up on the stated claim should track state submissions through the April 30, 2026 deadline and any subsequent release detailing counts of Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE.
Update · Feb 03, 2026, 11:32 AMin_progress
Restatement of the claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
What evidence exists that progress has been made: On January 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor and the Department of Education released guidance to support states in updating their WIOA State Plans, explicitly noting the goal of a combined state plan that includes Perkins V CTE as a partner program. The release also extended the state plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30 to promote alignment across programs.
Current status and completion prospects: As of February 3, 2026, there is no published data showing a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE. The completion condition—a measurable rise in states submitting such plans—has not yet been met, and the process remains in progress. The reliable signal is the agencies’ guidance and stated expectation, not a finalized roster of states.
Notes on sources and reliability: The primary source is the U.S. Department of Labor news release (ETA) dated January 26, 2026, which explicitly states the expectation and the deadline extension, corroborated by the Department of Education’s involvement in Perkins V integration.
Update · Feb 03, 2026, 10:54 AMin_progress
Restatement of the claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA release explicitly notes that departments are anticipating additional state submissions of Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE. Evidence of progress: The ETA release signals ongoing activity and references state plan modifications and alignment; individual states, such as
Ohio, have Perkins V components within their Combined State Plans and opened public-comment periods in early 2026 (Ohio JFS). The Perkins V portion is still under planning and public-comment cycles, with deadlines extending into 2026. Completion status: There is no nationwide completion yet; several states are progressing, and the extended deadline for plan modifications indicates ongoing work. Dates/milestones: ETA notice (Jan 26, 2026); Ohio Perkins V public comment through Mar 24, 2026; broader plan modification window extended to Apr 30, 2026. Source reliability: Primary government sources (ETA release, state plan portals) and Perkins guidance from ED/CTE provide reliable framing for the claim and progress. Follow-up: Check after Apr 30, 2026 to assess whether there is a measurable nationwide increase in Combined State Plans including Perkins V.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 11:07 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Evidence of progress: A January 26, 2026 joint DOL-ED guidance explicitly urges states to adopt Combined State Plans that integrate Perkins V CTE with WIOA plans, signaling momentum toward broader submissions (DOL press release). The guidance also extends the state plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026 to facilitate alignment (TEGL 07-25 referenced in the release).
Current status: As of 2026-02-02, there is no public, comprehensive tally of states that have submitted or completed Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE. The completion condition—a measurable increase in such submissions—remains plausible but unverified publicly.
Milestones and reliability: The key announced milestone is the April 30, 2026 deadline extension to encourage combined submissions. A post-deadline status update on state-by-state submissions would be the next milestone, but as of now it has not been published. The primary sources are official DOL and ED materials, which are reliable for policy direction though they do not provide a current submission count.
Source note: Information is drawn from the DOL news release (eta20260126) and related TEGL guidance, corroborated by OCTAE Perkins V materials on state plans.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 09:05 PMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Public guidance issued by the Departments of Labor and Education confirms an ongoing effort to align state plans and expand the use of Combined State Plans that incorporate Perkins V CTE as a partner program. As of late January 2026, the agencies announced an extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 to promote alignment and flexibility.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 07:44 PMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. This expectation was explicitly stated in the January 26, 2026 ETA release, which noted that the departments are anticipating additional states to submit Combined State Plans incorporating Perkins V CTE among partner programs, and that a deadline extension was provided to encourage alignment (extended from March 3 to April 30) to support this process. The release also framed the integration of Perkins V within WIOA state plan modifications as a deliberate goal to streamline and unify funding streams and planning efforts.
Evidence of progress toward this goal is partial and programmatic rather than a publicly counted tally. The ETA release itself signals ongoing guidance and coordination to facilitate Combined State Plans, including timing alignment and streamlined administration across WIOA and Perkins V. Independent verification from state education departments or Perkins V guides shows that several states have begun or completed plan modifications, but a comprehensive, up-to-date national count as of 2026-02-02 is not readily available in major, high-quality outlets.
Indirect evidence of expected momentum includes Perkins V plan updates prompted by related ED guidance and policy discussions around the 2026 timeline for Perkins V plan submissions, which new or amended plans would trigger. For example, state-level Perkins V pages and policy trackers show ongoing revisions and upcoming submission cycles aligned with 2026 timelines, and education and career-technical-education outlets have highlighted the anticipated revisions due by PY26. These signals suggest continued activity toward the stated goal, but do not confirm a completed, nationwide shift by early February 2026.
Reliability notes: the primary source is a Department of Labor news release (ETA) dated January 26, 2026, which is a primary government document and high-quality source for policy direction. Supplementary context comes from educational-CTE policy sites and state Perkins V pages, which provide corroborating timelines but vary in completeness by state. Given the lack of a centralized public tally of combined-state-plan submissions, the status remains best described as in_progress rather than complete, with explicit evidence of ongoing guidance, extensions, and state-level plan activity. Follow-up updates from ETA or ED dashboards would be needed to confirm a measurable nationwide increase in submissions.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 04:58 PMin_progress
Summary of the claim: The departments stated they expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, notably Perkins V CTE, as part of WIOA state plan modifications.
What progress evidence exists: The January 26, 2026 DOL release explicitly notes that the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and that the deadline for state plan modifications was extended to April 30 to promote greater alignment (read as an ongoing effort rather than a completed group of submissions) (DOL ETA release, Jan 26, 2026).
Current status and milestones: There is no public, comprehensive tally showing a completed increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V elements as of February 2, 2026. Individual state efforts illustrate ongoing submission and public-comment processes for Perkins V within Combined Plans (e.g.,
Ohio’s WIOA Combined State Plan processes with Perkins V components open for public comment in early 2026) (Ohio JFS updates, Jan–Feb 2026).
Source reliability and incentives: The primary claim comes from the administering agencies (DOL ETA and Education’s OCTAE) and reflects policy alignment incentives to integrate WIOA and Perkins V. Reporting from states (e.g., Ohio) indicates ongoing publication, public-comment windows, and plan submissions, consistent with the stated extension and alignment goals. These sources are official or state-education-administration communications, which support neutrality in reporting progress without implying completion.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 03:08 PMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 U.S. Department of Labor and Education guidance explicitly notes that the departments are “expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including the Perkins V Career and Technical Education” (DOL/ED press release, 2026-01-26). This frames the expectation as an ongoing objective rather than a completed action at that time. No final completion is claimed in the article, only the expectation and a clarifying timeline.
The press release also indicates a concrete procedural step: the original State Plan modification deadline was extended from March 3 to April 30 to allow flexibility and greater alignment (DOL press release, 2026-01-26). It ties Perkins V CTE integration to the broader WIOA state plan modification process and to coordination across agencies (ETA and OCTAE/ED) to streamline submissions (DOL/ED press release, 2026-01-26). These points establish the mechanism by which more states might submit combined plans, but do not provide counts or status of submissions.
As of 2026-02-02, there is no publicly available, verifiable dataset in reputable sources indicating a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE or other partner programs. The article itself serves as a forward-looking guidance piece rather than an empirical progress report. Therefore, the current status remains “in_progress” pending submission counts or announcements from the departments (DOL press release, 2026-01-26).
Reliability and context: the source is an official DOL press release co-signed with the Department of Education, which makes the stated expectation credible but inherently policy-driven rather than outcome-confirming. The guidance aligns with WIOA structure and Perkins V integration, reflecting incentives to streamline federal programs and improve workforce-education alignment. In assessing incentives, states may prioritize timely plan modifications to access funding and waivers, which could accelerate submissions if resources and timelines permit (DOL/ED press release, 2026-01-26).
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 01:28 PMin_progress
The claim is that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE. Public guidance from January 26, 2026 and related OCTAE/ED memos indicate continued efforts to align WIOA and Perkins V, with an extension of submission windows to promote integration. There is no public tally or milestone showing a measurable, nationwide completion as of early February 2026; progress is ongoing and not finalized.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 11:57 AMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Evidence so far shows the agencies explicitly encouraging combined plans and signaling ongoing alignment efforts. The January 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance release states that states may modify to include Perkins V CTE in combined plans and notes an extended deadline (April 30) to support alignment and stakeholder engagement. The same release frames the combined planning path as a mechanism to integrate WIOA, Perkins V, and related reforms.
There is some concrete activity consistent with the claim, though not a published headcount.
Ohio’s 2026-2027 Combined State Plan includes a Perkins V portion and is moving through its public comment process in January–March 2026, illustrating that states are pursuing Perkins-enabled combined plans. Separate state-plan portals show states routinely submitting Unified or Combined State Plans and periodically updating them, indicating ongoing use of the combined-plans pathway.
Available data highlight ongoing progress but do not show a definitive nationwide tally of completed Combined State Plans including Perkins V as of early February 2026. The Perkins State Plans and Data Explorer provides data on plans and annual data but does not publish a simple progress dashboard by month. The combination of official guidance and visible state activity suggests continued uptake, with more states expected to submit in the coming months.
Sources are consistent in presenting a policy direction toward greater integration of Perkins V into combined plans, and they include DOL ETA guidance (Jan 26, 2026), the Ohio public-comment notice (Jan 23, 2026) and state-plan portals demonstrating ongoing plan submissions. The reliability is high for the claim that agencies aim for broader submission and integration, though exact counts remain unclear publicly at this time.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 09:20 AMin_progress
The claim is that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Public guidance issued January 26, 2026, explicitly supports combining WIOA and Perkins V planning within Combined State Plans and signals ongoing coordination between the departments to streamline these plans. The guidance also extends the plan modification submission window to April 30, 2026, to promote greater alignment, indicating progress is underway but not yet complete. Available materials show a clear policy push toward integration, with timelines and portals designed to facilitate combined submissions.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 04:46 AMin_progress
Restating the claim: the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Evidence of progress: OCTAE guidance and Perkins V resources show ongoing alignment efforts, with states encouraged to integrate Perkins V into their WIOA Combined State Plans; policy trackers reflect continued state activity and revisions rather than a universal, completed shift.
Evidence on completion status: There is no public, the-wide completion announcement; many states remain in various stages (submitted, under review, or not submitted) per state-plan trackers and agency guidance.
Dates and milestones: Guidance and status updates are ongoing through 2025–2026, with no fixed completion date; progress is incremental and varies by state.
Reliability and framing of sources: Official sources from the Department of Education and Department of Labor, plus policy trackers like Advance CTE, support a multi-year, state-by-state process; they do not indicate a consolidated finish date.
Follow-up note: A focused, quarterly tally of state submissions that explicitly integrate Perkins V CTE would provide a precise progress metric; consider monitoring through late 2026 for updated counts.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 02:39 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. As of 2026-02-01, the departments had issued guidance to support states in updating WIOA state plans and moving toward combined plans that include Perkins V CTE, signaling continued progression toward the expected integration. The public-facing update explicitly notes an expectation of additional state submissions, tied to alignment efforts across workforce and education programs. A measurable completion condition would be a quantified rise in states submitting such Combined State Plans; at this point, the status remains ongoing rather than complete.
Update · Feb 02, 2026, 12:50 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The Jan. 26, 2026 DOL/DOE guidance explicitly notes an expectation that additional states will submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V Career and Technical Education (CTE) (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26).
The guidance also reports a concrete procedural change: the original deadline for State Plan modifications (March 3) was extended to April 30 to allow flexibility and promote greater alignment (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26). This extension provides a window during which more states could submit Combined State Plans that incorporate Perkins V and other partners.
As of today, there is no publicly published tally in reliable outlets confirming how many additional states have submitted or completed Combined State Plans with Perkins V within the extended window. The DOL/ED press release frames the expectation and the extended deadline but does not provide a progress count (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26).
Concrete milestones beyond the extension date are not documented in accessible, high-quality public sources. Given the absence of a published progress tally, the status remains that the initiative is in progress, with an ongoing submission window through April 30, 2026, and potential future reporting to reflect state plan activity (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26).
Source reliability: the primary information comes directly from a DOL press release shared by ETA and OCTAE, a high-quality federal source. The release itself acknowledges progress expectations rather than presenting a completed count, so conclusions are limited to progress within the stated extension period (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26).
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 10:39 PMin_progress
The claim is that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA guidance signals alignment of WIOA state plans with Perkins V CTE and extends the plan modification deadline to April 30 to facilitate combined submissions. This establishes policy intent and process momentum, but does not by itself confirm a measurable increase in submissions by February 1, 2026.
There is evidence of progress in guidance and policy direction, including the explicit invitation for more states to submit Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE as a partner program. However, a publicly available tally or list of states that had submitted by early February 2026 is not published in accessible DOE or DOL sources. The lack of a submission count means the completion condition remains unverified at that date.
Public sources confirm the mechanism for combined plans and the extended deadline, which creates an incentive structure for states to align WIOA and Perkins plans. The absence of a confirmed number of completed submissions means the claim is best characterized as underway rather than finished. Responsible reporting thus far shows intent and process steps rather than a documented surge in submissions.
Monitoring should focus on state plan modification announcements and state plan approvals following the April 30 deadline. Any subsequent public releases from DOL ETA or OCTAE reporting how many states submitted or were approved will clarify whether the goal has materialized. Until such data are published, the status remains cautiously in_progress.
Reliability note: the core source confirming the claim is the DOL ETA guidance of January 26, 2026, which states the departments expect more combined submissions. Complementary context from OCTAE and state-plan resources supports the feasibility of combined plans, but no official submission counts were available as of early February 2026.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 08:38 PMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL/DOE guidance explicitly notes an expectation that more states will submit Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE and related partner programs, signaling an ongoing push for plan alignment (DOL/DOE release).
Evidence of progress includes the formal extension of the state plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026, to promote flexibility and greater alignment across programs, indicating active efforts to encourage additional submissions (DOL/DOE release). The guidance also references steps to align WIOA and Perkins state plan modifications and to leverage related funding opportunities and waiver options (DOL/DOE release).
As of the current date (2026-02-01), there is no publicly available, comprehensive tally of states that have completed or submitted Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE; the agency material frames the expectation and process rather than reporting finalized counts. Completion, if any, will depend on states taking advantage of the extended deadline and submitting modified plans, with the measurable milestone being a rising number of combined submissions.
Reliability note: the primary source is the U.S. Department of Labor News Release (ETA) dated January 26, 2026, which directly states the expectation and the deadline extension; this is an official government communication, paired with corroborating context from the Department of Education’s Perkins V integration guidance. No independent audit or external dataset confirming state-by-state submissions is cited in public sources as of now.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 07:09 PMin_progress
Summary of the claim: The Departments expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE. This expectation was outlined in a January 26, 2026 Department of Labor ETA release, which framed Combined State Plans as a vehicle to align WIOA, Perkins V, and related partner programs. The claim hinges on a forecast rather than a completed, objective outcome at that time.
Progress evidence: The ETA release noted an extended submission window for state plan modifications, moving the initial March 3, 2026 deadline to April 30, 2026, to allow greater alignment with Perkins V and partner programs. This indicates an intent to increase combined-plan submissions but does not provide a quantified count of states already submitting or completed plans. The guidance aligns with existing Perkins V and WIOA state-plan processes described by the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (ED/OCTAE) and related resources.
Status of completion: As of 2026-02-01, there is no publicly available, consolidated tally showing a measurable increase in states submitting Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE as a partner program. Independent summaries and state-plan portals list statuses and documents by state, but a comprehensive cross-state metric for the 2024–2026 cycle remains absent in readily accessible sources.
Dates and milestones: Key near-term milestones include the extended April 30, 2026 deadline for plan modifications, and ongoing state-by-state plan approvals tracked by ED/OCTAE and state agencies (e.g., state plan submissions in the Perkins V framework). The ETA guidance and TEGL 07-25 provide the policy mechanism and timelines that govern progress, but they do not certify completion.
Source reliability and context: The most relevant, current information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor ETA (official release) and the related TEGL guidance, supplemented by ED/OCTAE state-plan resources. These sources are primary, government-hosted materials and are appropriate for assessing progress and incentives related to combined-state planning. When interpreting incentives, the guidance explicitly aims to better align workforce development programs with Perkins V through integrated planning.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 04:42 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Evidence of progress: The January 26, 2026 ETA release explicitly states an expectation that more states will submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes an extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 to encourage alignment. Public notices from state agencies (e.g.,
Ohio) indicate Perkins V portions are moving forward within Combined State Plans, with public comment periods opened for Perkins V components in early 2026 (e.g., Ohio’s plan public comment closes March 24, 2026). The OCTAE memo (Jan 26, 2026) also clarifies planning and modification requirements under WIOA, supporting the integrated planning approach.
Current status: There is evidence of ongoing activity and state-level movement toward including Perkins V in Combined State Plans, but no comprehensive, published count or completion tally across all states as of 2026-02-01. The extended deadline and public comment processes imply initiatives are in progress rather than universally completed.
Notable milestones and dates: ETA guidance issued January 26, 2026; Ohio opened a 60-day public comment window for its Perkins V portion (closing March 24, 2026); the statewide plan modification deadline was extended to April 30, 2026 to enhance alignment. OCTAE and ED materials emphasize combined planning and timelines for WIOA Perkins V integration.
Reliability and context of sources: The primary source (DOL ETA news release, Jan 26, 2026) is official government information describing policy intent and deadlines. State-level notices (e.g., Ohio JFS announcements) corroborate ongoing activity and Perkins V inclusion in combined plans. Cross-checks with OCTAE and Education Department guidance support the interpretation that progress is underway but not yet completed across all states.
Follow-up note: The projected completion date inferred by the departments is tied to the April 30, 2026 extension. A follow-up should reassess state adoption rates and any published counts of Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE after the extended deadline.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 02:51 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Evidence of initial progress: The January 26, 2026 DOL ETA release explicitly states that agencies are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes an extension of the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30. This signals intent to increase the use of combined plans and provides a concrete deadline extension. (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26)
What is known about completion status: As of February 1, 2026, there is no public reporting indicating the number of states that have submitted or completed Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE. The agency guidance emphasizes ongoing submission and alignment efforts, but does not provide a completion tally. (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26)
Milestones and dates: The key dates cited are the guidance release (Jan 26, 2026) and the extended deadline (April 30, 2026) for state plan modifications to include combined plans with Perkins V CTE. No final completion date is established; the completion condition remains a measurable increase in state submissions, not a fixed target. (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26)
Source reliability and neutrality: The primary source is an official DOL/ETA news release, supplemented by ED/OCATE materials on state plans; these are high-quality government sources. Coverage from other outlets is limited and not essential to verify the specific claim, reducing risk of secondary-bias. (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26)
Incentives and context note: The push toward combined plans aligns interagency incentives to streamline funding and oversight across WIOA and Perkins V; the extension suggests a preference for flexible alignment to encourage more states to participate, rather than a rushed mandate. This framing supports a gradual increase in combined plan submissions rather than an immediate spike. (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26)
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 01:02 PMin_progress
Restatement of claim: The departments expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE, with an extended deadline for plan modifications. The Jan 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance notes the expectation and extends the modification deadline to April 30, 2026 to promote alignment (DOL ETA release, 2026-01-26).
Evidence of progress: The guidance signals policy momentum and an extended deadline, but does not publish a count of states already submitting such plans. Related OCTAE/ED materials outline the process but lack a progress tally (ETA release; OCTAE guidance, 2026).
Current status vs completion: As of 2026-02-01, the effort is ongoing; no verified measurable increase is documented in the available sources. The key milestone remains the April 30, 2026 deadline for plan modifications (ETA release).
Dates and milestones: The notable milestone is the April 30, 2026 extension for State Plan modifications to include Perkins V CTE within Combined State Plans (ETA release). Supporting documents from OCTAE/ED describe submission procedures for state plans (2026).
Source reliability and limitations: The principal claim derives from an official DOL news release, a high-reliability source for policy actions. Supporting ED/OCTAE materials confirm the process but do not provide a progress tally, so the status is best described as in_progress.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 11:44 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The ETA guidance released January 26, 2026 confirms an expectation that states will submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and extends the plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026. Related Department of Education guidance emphasizes aligning WIOA and Perkins V processes within a combined plan framework.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 09:34 AMin_progress
Claim restated: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Progress evidence: The January 26, 2026 DOL/ED guidance explicitly states that the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes an extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30 to promote alignment (ETA News Release, 2026-01-26).
Milestones and mechanisms: Guidance emphasizes using the State Plan Portal to align and modify WIOA and Perkins plans, signaling ongoing activity and intent to consolidate plans across agencies (WIOA Plan Portal; OCTAE/ED guidance, 2026).
Current status assessment: There is no published list of states yet approved under the Combined State Plan mechanism for Perkins V CTE by late January 2026; the extended deadline suggests progress remains in_progress rather than completed.
Reliability note: Primary federal sources (DOL and ED guidance and releases) provide authoritative information about timelines and expectations; cross-referencing with the WIOA Plan Portal context supports the reported trajectory toward more combined plans.
Follow-up target: Verify, on or after 2026-04-30, how many states submitted and received approval for Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 04:38 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Official guidance from January 26, 2026 confirms this expectation and notes an extended deadline for state plan modifications to promote alignment.
Evidence of progress includes the published guidance encouraging combined state plans that include Perkins V CTE and a deadline extension from March 3 to April 30, 2026 (ETA/ED guidance, 2026-01-26).
As of now, there is no published tally showing a measurable increase in submitted plans; the status remains in_progress with ongoing state submissions and modifications.
Key dates to watch include the April 30, 2026 deadline for state plan modifications and any subsequent reporting on state plan approvals or completions by OCTAE/ETA.
Source reliability is high, relying on official U.S. Department of Labor and Department of Education materials, which reflect policy intentions and process timelines rather than independent verification of state actions.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 02:49 AMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The DOL–ED guidance issued on January 26, 2026 explicitly notes this expectation, signaling an ongoing push toward including Perkins V CTE in Combined State Plans. This establishes policy intent and a directive to states about plan submissions (DOL news release, 2026-01-26).
Evidence of progress includes a contemporaneous extension to the WIOA state plan modification deadline, from March 3 to April 30, 2026, to allow greater alignment with Perkins V activities and other programs (ED OCTAE guidance memo accompanying the extension). This extension indicates formal support for increased Combined State Plans that incorporate partner programs.
As of 2026-01-31, there is no publicly available, centralized tally showing a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE. Publicly available notices and plan portals show ongoing submission activity but do not confirm quantified progress against the stated completion condition.
Key milestones to watch include the April 30, 2026 deadline for plan modifications and any subsequent announcements detailing how many states filed Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE components. The reliability of the claim rests on future submissions and official reporting; current sources confirm intent and process but not a final metric.
Overall, the claim is best characterized as in_progress: the policy intent and facilitation steps are in place, but a measurable increase in state submissions remains to be demonstrated via official counts.
Update · Feb 01, 2026, 12:44 AMin_progress
The claim is that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. There is evidence of ongoing activity but no confirmed completion as of 2026-01-31. The January 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance release explicitly states the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes an extension of the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30 to promote alignment (ETA News Release, 2026-01-26). This demonstrates progress toward the claim but does not by itself prove a measurable increase in submissions.
Historical context shows states submit a subset of Combined State Plans, with timelines and portals managed by WIOA and Perkins V processes; current public reporting does not provide a verified count of new submissions for 2025–2026. The presence of guidance and an extended deadline indicates ongoing momentum toward alignment, but the completion condition—an increase in submitted plans—has not been independently verified as completed.
Milestones to watch include the number of states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE during the current window, and whether ED/DOL dashboards or the PCRN data reflect updated counts. The sources consulted are official government pages and the Perkins V data tools, which support the mechanism but do not substitute for a post-deadline tally.
Source reliability is high for the core claim since it rests on the DOL ETA press release and OCTAE/ED plan resources. No post-deadline tally is publicly posted in the cited materials as of 2026-01-31, so the claim remains plausible and actively pursued rather than completed.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 10:40 PMin_progress
What the claim says: The article states the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. This frames Combined Plans as a path to align WIOA and Perkins V activities across states.
What progress has been reported: The January 26, 2026 DOL/ED guidance explicitly notes an expectation that additional states will submit Combined State Plans incorporating Perkins V CTE, and that the State Plan modification window was extended from March 3 to April 30, 2026 to promote alignment. This extension is a concrete milestone indicating ongoing activity but not completion.
Completion status and milestones: As of January 31, 2026, there is no public tally showing how many states have completed submissions. The guidance emphasizes ongoing state plan modifications and an extended deadline, suggesting continued activity rather than finalization.
Dates and milestones: Key dates include the publication date (January 26, 2026) and the extended submission deadline (April 30, 2026) for state plan modifications to include Perkins V CTE within Combined State Plans. Additional state approvals would be tracked through OCTAE/ED updates or Perkins submissions portals, but those totals are not clearly published in early 2026.
Source reliability note: The claim relies on a government press release (DOL ETA) and linked Perkins V resources from ED; these are primary sources for policy guidance. Public progress counts are not published in early 2026, so conclusions about completion are not yet determinable.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 08:36 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE. This expectation was stated in a January 26, 2026 U.S. Department of Labor ETA news release, which notes a goal of aligning WIOA and Perkins V within Combined State Plans.
Evidence of progress: The January 2026 guidance explicitly extended the deadline for state plan modifications from March 3 to April 30 and emphasizes opportunities to adopt a combined state plan that includes Perkins V CTE. This indicates administrative steps to facilitate or incentivize such submissions, but it does not itself provide a count or list of states that have submitted or will submit plans.
Current completion status: There is no publicly available, verifiable count of states that have submitted Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE as of late January 2026. The ED/CTA resources describe the option and process for combining plans and point to data resources, but do not show a completed, system-wide tally for this cycle.
Milestones and dates: Key dates include the guidance release date (January 26, 2026) and the extended state plan modification deadline (April 30, 2026). The principal public signal is the extension and guidance to pursue integrated plans rather than a published completion list. The Perkins State Plans Data Explorer remains the primary public data source for past cycles (FY 2020–2023), with no clear, up-to-date public display of 2024–2026 plan status.
Source reliability and notes on incentives: The primary source is the U.S. Department of Labor ETA news release, a government document, supported by U.S. Department of Education resources on state plans and Perkins V. These sources are authoritative for policy direction and deadlines, though they do not themselves confirm a measurable increase in submissions. The article’s framing aligns with ongoing interagency efforts to align and streamline programs, which suggests that incentives favor integrated plans but does not confirm universal uptake.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 07:00 PMin_progress
Restatement of claim: The departments expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence of current status: The January 26, 2026 ETA guidance announces an extension and reinforces the expectation that additional states will submit combined plans, including Perkins V CTE (extension from March 3 to April 30 to allow alignment). The release does not provide a publicly quantified count of states that have submitted or that are pending submission as of January 31, 2026. Progress indicators beyond the guidance are not publicly published in the release.
What progress has been made: The guidance itself signals continued momentum toward state plan alignment and the opportunity to submit combined plans, but it does not report completed conversions or new approvals. Historically, several states have pursued combined WIOA Perkins plans, with earlier reporting noting a handful of states engaged in combined planning, though those figures are from prior years and not current official tallies (
New America analysis and Perkins plan data resources discuss past activity).
Evidence of completion, delay, or ongoing work: There is no public confirmation by January 31, 2026 that a measurable increase has been achieved. The only explicit milestone in the JAN 26 release is the extended deadline (April 30) and the stated expectation that more states submit combined plans. The completion condition—an increased, measurable number of states submitting these plans—remains unverified at this time.
Dates and milestones: The key milestone shown is the revised deadline of April 30, 2026 for state plan modifications, extending the prior March 3 deadline. The press release date is January 26, 2026, with quotes from ETA and OCTAE officials on the benefits of combined planning. There are no new public milestones about exact state-by-state submissions in the release.
Reliability note: The primary source is an official U.S. Department of Labor press release (ETA) that directly states the expectation and the deadline extension. Complementary sources (ED/CTE resources) provide context on Perkins V and combined plans but do not supply current submission counts. Given the absence of public state-by-state submission data, the analysis relies on official guidance and historically reported data; future updates should be monitored for a definitive count.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 04:38 PMin_progress
Claim restatement: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence to date shows the agencies issued guidance and extended timelines, indicating ongoing activity rather than a completed rollout. The ETA release on 2026-01-26 explicitly states that more states are expected to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, and notes an extension of the deadline to improve alignment.
Progress indicators: The January guidance frames this as a continuing effort and references an extended deadline for State Plan modifications, suggesting continued submissions and revisions. There is no public evidence yet of a final tally or a completed nationwide set of plans that include Perkins V CTE.
Current status: The extension of the deadline to April 30, 2026 implies that states have additional time to revise and submit plans to incorporate partner programs, including Perkins V. No definitive completion has been announced.
Milestones and dates: Key dates include January 26, 2026 (ETA release) and April 30, 2026 (extended State Plan modification deadline), signaling a multi-month coordination period across states.
Source reliability and neutrality: The primary source is a federal ETA press release (official government communications), supported by related Perkins V guidance from the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. These sources are authoritative and provide a nonpartisan view of the ongoing process.
Incentives and policy context: The guidance reflects administrative incentives to align WIOA and Perkins V across states, aiming for consistency in CTE program oversight; no disincentives or conflicting signals are evident in the cited materials.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 02:36 PMin_progress
Restating the claim: the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA news release confirms this expectation as part of efforts to align WIOA plans with Perkins V within a combined plan framework.
Evidence of progress: the departments issued guidance to support states in updating their State Plans to include Perkins V CTE and other partners, and to align timelines across programs. This signals ongoing activity toward broader adoption of combined plans.
Evidence of completion, progress, or blockage: there is no public tally yet of how many states have submitted combined state plans including Perkins V. The completion condition—measurable increases in such submissions—remains in_progress pending submission data.
Dates and milestones: the original March 3, 2026 deadline for plan modifications has been extended to April 30, 2026 to allow alignment with Perkins V. A follow-up would require public submission counts or approvals after that date.
Source reliability and context: the information comes from official government releases (DOL ETA, January 26, 2026) and DOE OCTAE guidance, which are authoritative on workforce and Perkins policy. The incentives described emphasize aligning federal programs and improving cross-program planning.
Overall assessment: the claim is being pursued and the window to submit combined plans has been extended, but a verifiable completion status is not yet available.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 12:53 PMin_progress
Claim restatement: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Progress evidence: The Jan. 26, 2026 ETA guidance release explicitly states that the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE. The release also notes an extension of the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026, to encourage alignment and broader participation. These items indicate active encouragement and a formal window for submission, but do not by themselves demonstrate completed or quantified progress.
Current status assessment: As of Jan. 31, 2026, there is no publicly available, attributable count of states that have submitted or completed Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE. The guidance frames expectations and provides procedural flexibility, suggesting ongoing activity but not yet measurable outcomes. Therefore, the claim remains plausible but unverified in terms of concrete submissions to date.
Dates and milestones: Key milestone is the extended deadline of Apr. 30, 2026 for state plan modifications, which could enable a measurable increase in combined plans in the subsequent reporting period. The release cites cross-agency coordination between ETA and OCTAE and points to Perkins V alignment within WIOA state plans.
Source reliability note: The primary source is a U.S. Department of Labor news release (ETA) dated Jan. 26, 2026, which explicitly states the expectation of more state submissions and mentions the deadline extension. Related Perkins V guidance from the Department of Education provides context on state plan requirements but is not a substitute for submission data. Overall, the sources are official government materials, though they do not themselves provide submission counts.
Follow-up considerations: Monitor ETA and OCTAE communications for state-by-state submission updates and any published counts of Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE after Apr. 30, 2026.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 11:14 AMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Progress evidence: A January 26, 2026 DOL/ED guidance note explicitly states the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and extended the plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30 to promote alignment (DOL ETA press release, Jan 26, 2026).
Historical context: Analyses of combined-state-planning trends show that combined WIOA-Perkins plans have been relatively uncommon but have grown in certain cycles; reporting from
New America and Advance CTE indicates a small but rising subset of states using combined plans (nine states had submitted combined plans at least once since the program’s start through earlier cycles, per New America’s 2024–2025 review).
Current status: There is no publicly available, official, up-to-date count of states that have submitted Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE as of early 2026, beyond the guidance encouraging more submissions. The ETA release reiterates expectation but does not provide a milestone tally or completion status.
Milestones and dates: The key dates from the January 2026 guidance are the extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026, and the ongoing process of states submitting revised or combined plans to align WIOA and Perkins V activities (DOL ETA press release, Jan 26, 2026).
Source reliability note: The primary sourcing is the U.S. Department of Labor’s ETA/ED release from January 26, 2026, which directly states the agencies’ expectations and the deadline extension. Supplementary context comes from policy trackers like Advance CTE and New America that summarize historical adoption trends; these sources are reputable within education policy analysis but are secondary to the official agency release.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 09:35 AMin_progress
The claim is that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The Jan 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor and the Department of Education explicitly states this expectation and invites states to adopt a combined state plan that includes Perkins V CTE as part of the alignment effort. The guidance also notes an extended deadline for state plan modifications (from March 3 to April 30) to promote flexibility and better alignment. There is no evidence yet of a measured increase in submissions; the statement reflects an expectation rather than a completed outcome.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 05:22 AMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Public guidance released on January 26, 2026 formalized this expectation and described how states can align WIOA and Perkins V in a combined plan. The announcement also extended the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026 to promote greater alignment.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 03:46 AMin_progress
Claim restatement: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence shows ongoing guidance and a scheduled deadline extension to promote alignment, with the January 26, 2026 ETA/ED release stating that more states are expected to submit combined plans including Perkins V CTE and extending the modification deadline to April 30, 2026. Completion status remains incomplete, as the policy shift toward broader combined plan adoption appears to be in progress and contingent on state submissions. No firm count of states submitting combined plans is reported as of now, only the stated expectation and extended timeline.
Update · Jan 31, 2026, 01:50 AMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence in January 2026 shows the departments publicly encouraging alignment and signaling flexibility to submit plan modifications that include Perkins V CTE, with a deadline extension announced for state plan modifications. The guidance emphasizes combining WIOA and Perkins V components to streamline plans (DOL ETA release, Jan 26, 2026; ED OCTAE materials).
Progress evidence: The ETA release cites ongoing efforts to align WIOA and Perkins V and to encourage state plan modifications that incorporate partner programs. Acting and assistant secretaries emphasize readiness for states to leverage combined plans and increased alignment, rather than reporting a specific count of states completed. A parallel ED memo reinforces the mechanism and timing for Perkins V plan modifications within a Combined State Plan.
Completion status: There is no published tally of states that have completed or submitted Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE as of January 30, 2026. The presence of an extended deadline (April 30, 2026) indicates the process is ongoing, with states still in planning or submission phases.
Dates and milestones: Key dates include the January 26, 2026 guidance extending the deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026 for state plan modifications, and the related OCTAE memo (early 2026) guiding modification requirements and timelines.
Source reliability: The primary sources are official U.S. Department of Labor and Department of Education communications (DOL ETA news release, Jan. 26, 2026; ED OCTAE guidance/memos). These are high-quality government sources detailing policy intent, timelines, and modification processes. Cross-referencing with non-government policy summaries helps contextualize the broader Perkins V alignment but does not replace the official guidance.
Incentives and context: The guidance frames combination of WIOA and Perkins V as a path toward integrated talent development and streamlined administration, aligning with administration-wide workforce priorities. While not detailing state-by-state incentives, the extension signals an incentive for states to complete aligned plans to access coordinated funding and accountability measures.
Update · Jan 30, 2026, 11:29 PMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Public guidance from January 26, 2026 confirms the expectation and notes an extension of the State Plan modification deadline, signaling ongoing policy alignment rather than a completed outcome. Available evidence indicates activity and incentives to increase Combined State Plans, but no published tally confirms completion as of today.
Update · Jan 30, 2026, 09:22 PMin_progress
What the claim states: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE. This was articulated in a January 26, 2026 DOL release, highlighting a push for state plan modifications to include Perkins V alongside WIOA elements.
Evidence of progress: The issuing agencies published guidance to support states in updating their WIOA Combined State Plans and explicitly called for integrating Perkins V CTE within those plans. The press release notes an extended deadline for state plan modifications (April 30, 2026) to promote alignment and flexibility, indicating active implementation activity rather than a finished milestone.
Current status and completion condition: There is no public, final tally showing a measurable increase in states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE as of late January 2026. The guidance and extended deadline signal ongoing activity and a trajectory toward more states adopting Combined Plans, but completion (a quantified rise) has not been independently confirmed.
Dates and milestones: Key date in the source article is January 26, 2026 (guidance release and extension announcement). The extension to April 30, 2026 provides a concrete interim milestone to assess progress, but any follow-up data on state submissions would need to be checked after that date. Related Perkins V planning tools (e.g., Data Explorer) illustrate ongoing engagement with Perkins state plans and data, underscoring continued emphasis on alignment.
Reliability and context: The primary source is the U.S. Department of Labor’s official news release (with OCTAE/ED partners cited), which is a reliable primary document for policy implementation status. Secondary context from OCTAE and ED resources confirms that combining WIOA and Perkins V plans is an established pathway states may pursue, supporting the plausibility of increasing combined submissions. Monitoring post-April 2026 updates from DOL and ED will be necessary to confirm the claimed trend.
Update · Jan 30, 2026, 07:58 PMin_progress
Claim restatement: The departments expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE, as part of WIOA plan modifications. Evidence to date shows the January 26, 2026 guidance explicitly states an expectation that additional states would submit Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE and extends the modification deadline to April 30, 2026 to accommodate alignment (DOL ETA/ED release).
Ohio’s January 23, 2026 notice shows ongoing state planning activity and alignment with federal priorities, but it does not demonstrate nationwide uptake yet. Reliability note: the primary source is a DOL/ED joint news release, which is authoritative for policy guidance, with corroborating state updates providing context without establishing broad uptake.
Update · Jan 30, 2026, 04:51 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Evidence of progress: The January 26, 2026 DOL/ETA guidance explicitly states that the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes a deadline extension for state plan modifications from March 3 to April 30 to promote alignment. This indicates a policy push and an extended window for states to submit the required plans (DOL ETA news release, 2026-01-26).
Status assessment: There is no public, aggregate tally of completed submissions or explicit milestones confirming widespread adoption by a specific number of states as of January 30, 2026. The guidance signals ongoing activity and an expectation of additional submissions, but completion cannot be confirmed from available sources.
Dates and milestones: Key date cited is January 26, 2026 (release of guidance) with a stated extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026. No further public milestones are available in the sources reviewed.
Source reliability and interpretation: The primary source is an official U.S. Department of Labor press release (ETA) dated January 26, 2026, which is a reliable authority for this topic. Supporting context from the OCTAE/Perkins V materials via ED and CTE-focused outlets corroborates that Combined State Plans may include Perkins V CTE; however, public, centralized data on state-by-state submissions post- guidance is not found in the reviewed materials. Given the lack of comprehensive submission data, the report remains cautious and label as in_progress.
Follow-up note: A follow-up should review the April 30, 2026 completion window for any published state plan submission counts or agency updates to assess whether there was a measurable increase in Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE.
Update · Jan 30, 2026, 03:00 PMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Public guidance issued January 26, 2026 from the Department of Labor and Department of Education reiterates this expectation and notes an extension of the State Plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 to promote greater alignment (DOL ETA release, 2026-01-26). No publicly available, comprehensive tally of states submitting such combined plans has been published to date. Available state-plan resources from ED/OCATE and CTE-ED confirm that states may submit Perkins V as part of a combined WIOA plan, but they do not provide a current progress count. The observable evidence suggests continued promotion of combined plans, with procedural changes intended to facilitate alignment, rather than a documented, nationwide completion of the stated goal. Reliability rests on official agency guidance and state-plan portals, with no independent confirmation of incremental state submissions available publicly yet.
Update · Jan 30, 2026, 01:25 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence so far shows the departments issued guidance to align WIOA state plans and explicitly anticipated more Combined State Plans that incorporate Perkins V CTE as part of the plan modification process. The January 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance states that states are expected to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes a deadline extension from March 3 to April 30 to promote alignment (DOL press release).
Update · Jan 30, 2026, 11:38 AMin_progress
Claim restated: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL/DOE guidance notes this expectation and mentions an extension of the State Plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 to promote greater alignment. This is a forward-looking statement tied to guidance and process changes rather than a confirmed surge in submitted plans.
Progress evidence: The source documents describe ongoing alignment efforts and the mechanism for states to submit Combined State Plans that incorporate Perkins V CTE within WIOA planning. The key milestone announced is the extended deadline (April 30, 2026) for state plan modifications, which could enable more states to submit integrated plans. There is no published count of states submitted or completed combined plans in the release itself.
Current status: As of the source date, there is an expectation of increased submissions, but no verifiable counts or completion confirmation are provided. The completion condition (a measurable increase in states submitting Combined State Plans with partner programs) remains unmet or undetermined pending subsequent data releases. Therefore, the claim is best characterized as in_progress.
Dates and milestones: The release is dated January 26, 2026. The extended State Plan modification deadline is April 30, 2026. These dates establish a near-term window for states to submit integrated plans and for observers to track progress.
Source reliability and incentives: The information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration press release, a primary government source. The guidance emphasizes alignment of programs and partnerships (including Perkins V CTE), reflecting policy incentives to streamline funding streams and improve workforce education integration. No partisan language is present; the document focuses on administrative process and programmatic integration.
Update · Jan 30, 2026, 09:44 AMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA guidance explicitly notes the Departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE (DOL ETA 2026-01-26). The guidance also extended the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30 to promote alignment (DOL ETA 2026-01-26).
Evidence of progress: The agency guidance signals an intent to see more combined plans, and provides the administrative path for states to submit Perkins V modifications within Combined State Plans (DOL ETA 2026-01-26). There is no public, contemporaneous tally in January 2026 showing how many states have submitted such plans yet; public dashboards or lists of approved Combined State Plans do not appear to reflect a measurable increase at this early stage (DOL ETA 2026-01-26; WIOA State Plans portal references).
Evidence on completion status: As of the current date (January 29, 2026), there is no publicly available evidence demonstrating a completed or completed-and-approved increase in states submitting Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE. The published guidance sets expectations and provides extension timing, but does not confirm execution at scale (DOL ETA 2026-01-26; supporting Perkins Plan materials from OCTAE/CTE). Public indicators such as state plan portals or official state-by-state approvals will be the primary source to confirm progress.
Dates and milestones: Key milestones cited include January 26, 2026 (guidance release), the extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026, and the ongoing process for combining WIOA and Perkins V plans. Related resources include the Perkins V State Plan Guide and the WIOA/Perkins planning workflows referenced by OCTAE and ETA (DOL ETA 2026-01-26; cte.ed.gov materials). Reliability note: the information stems from official agency press materials and guidance; however, it reflects stated expectations rather than independently verified state submissions at this moment.
Update · Jan 30, 2026, 05:20 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V Career and Technical Education (CTE). Evidence from the January 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance confirms this expectation and notes an extension of the State Plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 to allow for greater alignment and flexibility. While the guidance signals ongoing activity and intent, it does not indicate a completed set of state submissions as of now.
Update · Jan 30, 2026, 03:08 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA and ED guidance explicitly notes that departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V Career and Technical Education. This establishes an expectation rather than a completed, universal action.
Evidence of progress includes the issuance of unified guidance by the Departments of Labor and Education to support state plan modifications and the explicit call for combining Perkins V with WIOA plans. The ETA press release (DOL) alongside ED statements frame the Combined State Plan approach as an active, encouraged pathway for states to align WIOA and Perkins V programs in 2026. The guidance also extended the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30 to accommodate greater alignment.
Regarding completion status, the departments’ guidance indicates that more states are anticipated to submit combined plans, but there is no published completion tally or date. The completion condition—“a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans that include partner programs”—has not been demonstrated as completed as of 2026-01-29. Available public materials point to ongoing activity and expected further submissions rather than a closed set.
Concrete milestones or dates beyond the April 30, 2026 extension are not yet available in the cited sources. The January 2026 materials emphasize alignment efforts and the expected uptake by states, without reporting a finalized count of states that have submitted combined Perkins-WIOA plans. Source materials are the DOL ETA release and related ED statements from January 26, 2026.
Source reliability: the primary sources are official
U.S. government agencies (DOL ETA and ED/OCTAE). These statements reflect policy guidance and expectations rather than independent verification, and they explicitly document an ongoing process with an extended deadline. Supplementary industry tracking corroborate that combined planning has been evolving over multiple cycles but stop short of a comprehensive state-by-state tally for 2026.
Update · Jan 30, 2026, 01:41 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA guidance from the Department of Labor and Education explicitly says states should submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes an extended deadline for plan modifications to April 30. There is currently no public metric showing a measurable increase in submissions since the guidance was issued, so progress remains unverified in official counts. The completion condition would be a documented, substantive rise in such submissions, which has not yet been demonstrated.
Update · Jan 29, 2026, 11:42 PMin_progress
The claim is that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA/DOL news release explicitly states that the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes an extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30 to promote alignment. This establishes an expectation rather than a completed set of submissions as of the date of the statement.
Evidence of progress includes the published guidance and the extended deadline, which signals active policy encouragement for state plan modifications and Perkins V integration. However, there is no public, consolidated tally of how many states have submitted or completed Combined State Plans incorporating Perkins V CTE since the announcement. The lack of a formal progress metric in the release means the status remains uncertain beyond the stated deadline window.
Based on current publicly available materials, the completion condition—“a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans that include partner programs”—has not yet been demonstrated. The release describes intent and procedural flexibility but does not provide numbers or a milestone verification indicating widespread completion.
Key dates and milestones include the January 26, 2026 issuance of guidance and the April 30, 2026 extended deadline for state plan modifications. If a follow-up document or agency update reports higher submission levels by that date, it would confirm progress toward the stated goal. The reliability of the sources is high, relying on the official DOL ETA press release and related Perkins V guidance from OCTAE.
Reliance on official guidance suggests that incentives are aligned toward tighter integration of workforce and education programs, with Perkins V CTE as a defined component. Given the absence of official state-by-state submission data in public releases, the current assessment remains cautious: in_progress until the extended deadline yields measurable submission counts. Follow-up information after April 30, 2026 should be consulted to verify whether the stated expectation has translated into a measurable increase.
Update · Jan 29, 2026, 09:35 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA release explicitly says the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V Career and Technical Education, and notes an extension of the State Plan modification deadline to April 30 to promote alignment. Evidence for progress: Public updates show ongoing guidance and resources to support Perkins V within WIOA Combined State Plans (including a 2025-2026 Perkins V State Plan Submissions document and the OCTAE/ED state plan guidance). There is no publicly available, centralized tally as of January 29, 2026 confirming a measurable, nationwide increase in submitted Combined State Plans; the ETA release frames the expectation rather than reporting completed increases. Reliability: The ETA release is a primary source for this stated expectation, and federal Perkins V guidance from ED/OCTAE provides context on how states may submit plans as part of WIOA. Given the lack of a verified increase in submissions by the date, the status remains ongoing with expectations to broaden participation as states align plans and submit revisions. Follow-up: Monitor federal updates around the April 30, 2026 deadline and state-by-state submissions tallies as agencies publish plan statuses and submission counts.
Update · Jan 29, 2026, 07:35 PMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 guidance from the Department of Labor and Department of Education confirms an expectation of additional state submissions that incorporate Perkins V and other partner programs.
Update · Jan 29, 2026, 05:03 PMin_progress
The claim is that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans including partner programs like Perkins V CTE. The DOL ETA guidance released January 26, 2026 explicitly states that the departments are expecting more states to submit such Combined State Plans and notes an extended deadline to April 30, 2026, signaling ongoing activity rather than completion. This aligns with the policy aim of aligning WIOA, Perkins V, and related programs through combined plans (DOL ETA release).
Evidence of progress is visible in state-level plan tracking resources, such as the Perkins State Plans and Data Explorer and the Advance CTE state plans pages, which show states developing or updating plans and revisions, but do not provide a single national tally as of late January 2026. These sources indicate active state planning efforts and ongoing submissions, rather than a finalized nationwide count (Advance CTE; OCTAE/DOE materials).
Regarding completion, there is no publicly available, definitive nationwide completion count by January 29, 2026. The ETA guidance frames the effort as underway with an extended submission window, suggesting progress will be measured by future plan approvals and state submissions (DOL ETA press release; DOE/OCTAE guidance). The completion condition—measurable increases in combined plan submissions—remains in progress until more states submit and receive approvals.
Reliability: the primary evidence comes from official federal sources (DOL ETA press release) and established trackers (Advance CTE, OCTAE/DOE resources). The January 26 extension provides a concrete milestone, but reporting lags mean the national status in late January 2026 cannot be equated with final completion (DOL ETA release; Advance CTE Perkins state plans).
Update · Jan 29, 2026, 03:13 PMin_progress
Restating the claim: The ETA and Education departments said they expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The Jan 26, 2026 ETA release explicitly notes that departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs including the Perkins V Career and Technical Education, and that the original March 3 deadline was extended to April 30, 2026 to allow flexibility and alignment (as referenced in Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 07-25). Progress toward the completion condition depends on state submissions; the extension signals ongoing efforts rather than completed, uniform adoption across states.
Update · Jan 29, 2026, 01:09 PMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE, as part of WIOA plan modernization.
Evidence to date: A January 26, 2026 guidance from the Departments of Labor and Education explicitly states that more states are expected to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes an extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026. This signals intent and a pathway for combining Perkins V with WIOA plans, but does not provide a public roster of states.
Progress status: There is no public, verifiable tally as of January 29, 2026 showing a measurable increase in states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE. The guidance frames future submissions and the extended deadline, indicating activity is ongoing but not yet complete. Public trackers have not published final counts confirming a broad surge in approvals.
Milestones and dates: The key milestone is the April 30, 2026 deadline for state plan modifications to enable alignment. The completion condition remains unverified publicly as of now, so the situation should be reassessed after the deadline when official updates are released.
Source reliability note: The primary claim derives from official federal guidance (DOL ETA/ED) and is supported by policy trackers (e.g., Advance CTE). While the guidance sets the trajectory, public counts of submissions are not yet available, so conclusions about progress should wait for official post-deadline updates.
Update · Jan 29, 2026, 11:13 AMin_progress
The claim is that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. In January 2026, official guidance from the Departments of Labor and Education reiterated this expectation and described efforts to align WIOA and Perkins V within Combined State Plans. The departments also noted an extended submission window to improve flexibility and alignment (deadline extended to April 30, 2026).
Update · Jan 29, 2026, 09:21 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance explicitly notes an intention to see more states adopt Combined State Plans that include Perkins CTE as part of the integration effort. It also documents an extension for state plan modifications, from March 3 to April 30, to promote alignment and flexibility. This establishes an ongoing process rather than a completed milestone as of today (DOL ETA 2026-01-26).
Update · Jan 29, 2026, 05:00 AMin_progress
Restatement of claim: The January 26, 2026 ETA/ODEP guidance states that more states are expected to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Progress evidence: The January 26 release explicitly extends the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30 and notes the aim of integrating Perkins V CTE into Combined State Plans, signaling ongoing push and planning activity (DOL News Release, ETA/ED, 2026-01-26).
Current status and milestones: As of now, there is public indication of this alignment effort and an extended deadline, but no comprehensive public tally of states that have submitted or completed Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE as of January 28, 2026. Multiple state plan resources and Perkins V guidance remain active, and states are continuing to modify plans per the extended timeline.
Reliability and context: The primary source is a U.S. Department of Labor news release accompanying the ETA guidance, a primary government document. Cross-checks with Perkins V guidance portals (e.g., OCTAE/CTE) corroborate the mechanism for combining WIOA and Perkins V plans but do not provide a definitive state-by-state completion ledger.
Incentives and interpretation: The push to combine plans reflects incentives to streamline funding streams and align workforce and education investments, potentially benefiting states that pursue integrated Perkins V CTE within their WIOA Combined State Plans. If incentives shift (funding, waivers, or monitoring metrics), state progress toward submission could accelerate or slow accordingly.
Update · Jan 29, 2026, 03:20 AMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 guidance from the Department of Labor and Department of Education explicitly states this expectation and notes an extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 to promote alignment. As of the date of the release, there is no public tally showing how many states have submitted or updated plans to include Perkins V CTE, so the completion condition remains unproven.
Update · Jan 29, 2026, 01:27 AMin_progress
The claim refers to the departments expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Public guidance issued on January 26, 2026, confirms the departments are encouraging state plan modifications to align WIOA programs with Perkins V CTE within Combined State Plans. The guidance also notes an extension of the initial modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026 to allow for greater alignment and flexibility. There is no public evidence by January 28, 2026 of a measurable increase in completed submissions that include Perkins V CTE, only the stated expectation and extended deadline.
Update · Jan 28, 2026, 11:26 PMin_progress
Restatement of the claim: The departments expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA release indicates this expectation and notes an extension of the State Plan modification deadline.
Evidence of progress: The departments published guidance to support states in updating WIOA state plans and explicitly encouraged the inclusion of Perkins V CTE in Combined State Plans. They extended the modification deadline from March 3 to April 30 to promote greater alignment and flexibility, signaling an ongoing push for more states to adopt Combined State Plans with partner programs. This extension creates a concrete milestone and a window for additional submissions (as of Jan 26, 2026).
Evidence of completion, progress, or delay: There is no public, authoritative report showing a specific number of states that have completed or fully submitted Combined State Plans with Perkins V as of late January 2026. The extension suggests progress is still underway, with more states expected to submit or modify plans within the extended window. No final completion has been announced.
Dates and milestones: The key date in the source is January 26, 2026 (guidance and extension announcement) with the extended deadline of April 30, 2026 for state plan modifications. The expected result is an increase in states submitting Combined State Plans that include partner programs like Perkins V CTE during or after this extension period.
Source reliability note: The primary source is the U.S. Department of Labor ETA news release (DOL.gov), an official government document detailing policy guidance and deadline changes. Related context from Perkins V program guidance and state plan resources from Education and the Workforce system corroborates the goal of aligning WIOA and Perkins V within Combined State Plans. While the exact count of compliant states is not yet available, the public record supports that the process is active and ongoing.
Update · Jan 28, 2026, 09:13 PMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V Career and Technical Education. This expectation was articulated in a January 26, 2026 guidance release from the U.S. Department of Labor (ETA) and the Department of Education, which invites states to align WIOA and Perkins plan elements through Combined State Plans. The explicit language notes an aim to increase submissions that incorporate partner programs like Perkins V CTE.
Evidence of progress includes the publication of unified guidance to support state plan modifications and the formal documentation of steps to align WIOA and Perkins processes. The release highlights that the departments are encouraging states to adopt a combined state plan approach and to modify plans accordingly, with Perkins V CTE explicitly mentioned as a target partner program. A key administrative detail is the extension of the state plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026, to promote greater alignment.
As of 2026-01-28, there is no publicly available data in this timeframe showing a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE. The completion condition — a measurable increase — thus remains unverified in the public record, and the status should be characterized as in_progress pending submission counts and approval data from ETA and OCTAE over the following months.
Reliability note: the primary source is a formal DOL news release (ETA and OCTAE) dated 2026-01-26, which provides official policy guidance and an extended deadline. While it confirms the Departments’ intent and a concrete deadline extension, it does not itself provide submission tallies or outcome data. Additional corroboration from subsequent state plan submissions or agency tallies would strengthen assessment of progress.
Update · Jan 28, 2026, 07:25 PMin_progress
The claim restates that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 guidance from ETA and ED explicitly notes this expectation and also extends the state plan modification deadline to April 30 to promote alignment. Public evidence thus far shows the policy direction and the deadline change, but does not provide a verifiable tally of states that have submitted Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE as of now.
There is no published, comprehensive count showing a measurable increase in submissions that include Perkins V CTE. The guidance references alignment and joint submission processes, which could lead to more combined plans over time, but milestone data are not publicly disclosed in accessible summaries.
Therefore, while the departments have signaled progress toward greater integration, the current status is best characterized as in progress pending observable state submissions and reporting in future releases. The completion condition—an increased, verifiable number of states submitting such plans—has not yet been demonstrated publicly.
Follow-up will be warranted after the next round of state plan submissions or formal reporting that includes Perkins V CTE in Combined State Plans, with a target look date aligned to any announced reporting schedule.
Update · Jan 28, 2026, 04:57 PMin_progress
Claim restatement: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Evidence of progress: A January 26, 2026 DOL/ED guidance unifies the process and signals that more states are anticipated to submit Combined State Plans incorporating Perkins V, with an extended deadline for plan modifications. Completion status: No aggregate completion tally is published; the extension to April 30, 2026 is intended to facilitate additional submissions, but the final count remains unknown. Key milestones: guidance issued on Jan 26, 2026; modification deadline extended to Apr 30, 2026. Reliability note: The primary source is a federal agency press release; additional context is corroborated by related education guidance documents outlining Perkins V alignment.
Update · Jan 28, 2026, 02:54 PMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 guidance from the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education explicitly encourages states to adopt a Combined State Plan that incorporates Perkins V CTE and to align WIOA state plans with Perkins V, indicating an ongoing push rather than a completed change (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26).
The guidance also notes an extension of the State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026, to allow flexibility and better alignment across programs (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26). This extension represents a concrete milestone in the process, signaling continued activity toward broader adoption of combined plans.
As of now, there is no publicly published tally of states that have submitted or updated Combined State Plans to include Perkins V CTE specifically. The press release frames the expectation as a trend and a measurable increase in submissions but does not provide a completion date or a state-by-state progress report (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26).
Reliability note: the source is an official federal press release from the Department of Labor, with corroborating context from related Education OCTAE guidance materials. The status of state submissions will require ongoing monitoring of subsequent DOL/ED updates or state plan portals to confirm measurable progress (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26; OCTAE state plan resources).
Update · Jan 28, 2026, 01:00 PMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL/ED guidance explicitly notes an expectation that states will adopt Combined State Plans incorporating Perkins V CTE alongside WIOA programs, indicating a push toward greater integration of funds and activities.
Evidence of progress includes the issuance of unified guidance to support state modifications and the explicit encouragement to adopt Combined State Plans that include Perkins CTE. The press release also announces an extension of the original State Plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026 to allow more states to align and submit those plans.
There is no publicly published, verifiable count showing a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans with partner programs as of yet. The press release describes policy intent and process changes, but does not provide enrollment or submission metrics. Therefore, the completion condition (a measurable increase) cannot be assessed yet based on available sources.
Reliability of sources is high: the information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration press release (official government source), with corroborating details about the Perkins V integration potential found in the same release. The policy context aligns with ongoing efforts to streamline funding streams and improve alignment between education and workforce systems.
Given the extension date and lack of published metrics, the status should be tracked through the April 30, 2026 deadline to determine whether a measurable uptick in Combined State Plan submissions with Perkins V CTE has occurred. If no measurable increase is observed by then, the claim would move toward a more definitive status depending on whether the expectation was met.
Update · Jan 28, 2026, 11:13 AMin_progress
Restatement of claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 2026 ETA guidance frames this as an ongoing push for state plan revisions, emphasizing integration of partner programs including Perkins V CTE. ETA notes an extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026, to promote greater alignment across programs.
Progress to date: The ETA release confirms the guidance and extended deadline, signaling intent rather than a completed wave of submissions. It provides a measurable milestone window but does not publish a tally of states that have submitted or been approved for Combined State Plans including Perkins V CTE.
Completion status: No public data yet shows a measurable increase in submissions; the completion condition remains in_progress pending submission counts and official approvals from ETA and OCTAE. The guidance and related Perkins V resources underlie the ongoing effort to encourage combined submissions.
Dates and milestones: Key date is the 2026-01-26 ETA release with the 2026-04-30 extension; ongoing state plan processes under WIOA and Perkins V reference materials from OCTAE.
Source reliability: The claim is anchored in federal agency communications (ETA press release) and official Perkins V state plan guidance, which are reliable for status assessments of policy processes.
Update · Jan 28, 2026, 09:04 AMin_progress
Claim restatement: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE, expanding alignment of WIOA and Perkins V across states. The January 26, 2026 ETA/ED guidance explicitly stated this expectation and noted an extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 to promote alignment. This establishes an official, measurable policy push rather than a completed rollout (DOL News Release, 2026-01-26).
Evidence of progress: The DOL release frames the modification window as ongoing, inviting states to submit Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE and other partners. The extension to April 30, 2026 is the principal concrete milestone tied to the promise, signaling continued state activity and flexibility in submissions (DOL News Release, 2026-01-26).
Evidence of completion, progress, or setback: As of late January 2026, there is no public tally confirming a measurable increase in state submissions. Individual states have begun preparing or opening periods for Perkins V-related plan modifications (e.g., public-comment periods noted by some states), but a consolidated funder-level count or formal completion cannot be asserted yet (state portals and public notices referenced in contemporaneous reporting). The
Ohio and
Arizona Perkins V plan activity cited in public channels suggests ongoing modification processes, not final, system-wide completion (state notices, 2026).
Reliability and incentives: The primary source is the DOL/ED joint guidance, an official federal document, which lends high reliability for the stated expectation and deadline extension. Subsequent state actions appear in secondary notices and state portals, which vary in visibility and completeness. Given the incentive structure—aligning funds and programs for integrated workforce development—the signal is credible but still incomplete in terms of a verifiable rise in state submissions by the current date (2026-01-27).
Update · Jan 28, 2026, 04:53 AMin_progress
Restatement of the claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans (CSPs) that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The Jan. 26, 2026 DOL/ED guidance explicitly notes an expectation that additional states will submit CSPs that incorporate Perkins V CTE and other partner programs. It also indicates an administrative change to extend the state plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30 to promote alignment (DOL ETA release, 2026-01-26).
What progress is documented: The guidance signals an ongoing push for states to adopt CSPs that integrate Perkins V and WIOA components, but it does not provide a public tally of states that have done so since the guidance was issued. The release emphasizes alignment and cross-program planning rather than announcing completed CSPs.
Evidence of concrete milestones: The key milestone reported is the extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026, to accommodate greater integration across programs (DOL ETA release, 2026-01-26). The release also highlights coordinated timeline alignment between Perkins V and WIOA planning processes (DOL ETA release, 2026-01-26).
Current status assessment: As of January 27, 2026, there is no public, state-by-state count or list confirming the completion of CSPs that include Perkins V CTE. The available material confirms ongoing guidance and a broadened deadline, which are typical preparatory steps rather than a completed adoption count.
Reliability and sources: The primary source is the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration news release (January 26, 2026), which is a high-quality government source. Additional context comes from OCTAE resources on state plans and Perkins V integration, which are consistent with federal guidance but do not themselves provide a progress tally.
Bottom line: The claim remains plausibly true as a forward-looking objective, but public evidence of actual, measurable CSP submissions that include Perkins V CTE is not yet available. The extended deadline and stated expectations suggest continued progress rather than a completed outcome.
Update · Jan 28, 2026, 03:06 AMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Evidence of progress: The U.S. Departments of Labor and Education issued guidance on aligning WIOA state plans with Perkins V, explicitly encouraging Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE as part of plan modifications. The January 26, 2026 release also notes an extended deadline for modifications to April 30, 2026 to promote greater alignment, signaling ongoing momentum toward broader use of Combined State Plans.
Current status: Publicly available data do not show a comprehensive tally of states that have actually submitted such plans by January 27, 2026; the evidence points to policy intent and process changes rather than a verified completion count.
Milestones and dates: March 3, 2026 (original deadline) versus April 30, 2026 (extension) for plan modifications to align with Perkins V; January 26, 2026 issuance of guidance asserting more states should include Perkins V CTE in Combined State Plans.
Source reliability: Official federal sources (DOL ETA news release; OCTAE/CTE guidance) provide strong, authoritative evidence of intent and process changes, though a public tally of state submissions is not yet available.
Update · Jan 28, 2026, 01:43 AMin_progress
Restated claim: The departments project that more states will submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE.
Progress evidence: A January 26, 2026 DOL ETA/OE press release confirms the departments issued guidance to align WIOA state plans and explicitly state they are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE as partner programs. The release notes an extended deadline for State Plan modifications (April 30, 2026) to enable greater alignment and inclusion of Perkins V elements, reflecting progress toward the stated integration goal (DOL ETA/ED press release, 2026-01-26).
Current status: The guidance and extended deadline represent concrete steps toward broader adoption, but there is no public data yet showing a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE or other partner programs as of the current date (2026-01-27). Completion of the claim’s milestone depends on subsequent state plan submissions and reporting.
Milestones and dates: Jan 26, 2026 – joint guidance issued to support combined state plans and integration of Perkins V CTE; Apr 30, 2026 – extended deadline for plan modifications to improve alignment (per the same release). These are the primary milestones tied to the claim, with the ultimate measure being a rise in states submitting Combined State Plans including partner programs.
Source reliability note: The sources are official government communications from the Department of Labor (ETA) and the Department of Education’s OCTAE, which publicly describe process changes, incentives, and timelines. While highly reliable for policy mechanics, they do not yet provide independent verification of the claimed increase in state submissions; continued monitoring of state plan submissions is advised.
Follow-up: This story should be revisited after the April 30, 2026 deadline to assess whether there has been a measurable increase in Combined State Plan submissions that include Perkins V CTE and other partner programs.
Update · Jan 28, 2026, 12:56 AMin_progress
Summary of the claim: The departments stated they expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Current reporting centers on guidance and extensions rather than a completed nationwide set of submissions.
Evidence of progress: In January 2026, DOL ETA and the Department of Education issued guidance to align WIOA state plans with Perkins V within Combined State Plans, and ED issued modifications extending the state plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026 to support alignment.
Completion status: There is no public tally showing a measurable, nationwide increase in states submitting Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE as of late January 2026; the process is ongoing with extensions and guidance rather than final counts.
Reliability note: The sources are official federal communications (DOL ETA news release, ED OCTAE memo) which provide authoritative statements on policy process and timelines; they reflect incentives for state alignment but do not themselves provide submission totals yet.
Update · Jan 27, 2026, 09:42 PMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Public guidance issued January 26, 2026 by the Department of Labor and the Department of Education confirms an ongoing push to align state plans with Perkins V and WIOA, including the option to modify plans to include Perkins CTE as a partner program. The agencies describe this as an ongoing process rather than a completed action, with a stated expectation that more states will submit Combined State Plans incorporating partner programs.
Update · Jan 27, 2026, 07:47 PMin_progress
The claim is that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans including partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. Official guidance from Jan 26, 2026 reiterates this expectation and extends the deadline for state plan modifications to April 30, 2026 to promote alignment with Perkins V and WIOA. As of now, there is no public confirmation of a measurable, broad uptake; progress is ongoing with the extension signaling continued activity rather than completion.
Update · Jan 27, 2026, 04:52 PMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 ETA release explicitly says the departments are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and notes an extension of the state plan modification deadline to April 30 to promote alignment. However, as of the current date, there is no publicly available, comprehensive tally showing that a measurable increase in submissions has occurred; the guidance indicates expectation but not a completed rollout metric.
Evidence from the ETA release confirms the stated expectation and the extended deadline, which provides a concrete milestone (April 30, 2026) for state plan submissions or modifications. Independent sources on Perkins V plan submissions generally reflect ongoing alignment efforts between WIOA/CTE, Perkins V, and state plans, but do not establish a definitive, nationwide count of new Combined State Plans including Perkins V language.
Some related material from the Department of Education and policy analyses suggest policymakers anticipate substantial Perkins V plan updates by 2026 due to proposed changes and interagency alignment. Those materials indicate a broader push for revisions rather than a single, uniform submission metric, which supports the conclusion that progress is underway but not fully quantified publicly yet.
Reliability note: the core claim is sourced from the DOL ETA press release (ETA20260126), a primary government document. Cross-checks with the Department of Education’s Perkins V state plan guidance and policy analyses corroborate a broader push toward integrated plans, though assessments of nationwide completion rates remain incomplete and dated; no authoritative, public tally of new Combined State Plans including Perkins V is currently cited.
Update · Jan 27, 2026, 03:03 PMin_progress
The claim refers to the departments’ expectation that more states will submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL/ETA guidance explicitly states that the departments are anticipating additional states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE (press release). However, as of today, there is no publicly posted, comprehensive tally showing a measurable surge in state submissions that include Perkins V or other partner programs, beyond the guidance’s stated expectation (DOL press release; WIOA State Plan Portal context).
Evidence of progress is primarily procedural: the agencies extended the modification deadline for State Plan submissions from March 3 to April 30, 2026 to allow greater alignment and flexibility for Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE (press release). The WIOA State Plan Portal remains the primary repository for state plan submissions and modifications, including Combined State Plans, but it does not publish a simple nationwide progress metric specific to Perkins V inclusion in real time (portal homepage description).
In terms of completion, there is no formal completion status or final tally indicating that the promised increase has been achieved or that the initiative is finished. The completion condition—“a measurable increase in the number of states submitting Combined State Plans that include partner programs (e.g., Perkins V CTE)”—remains unmet in publicly available data as of 2026-01-27, given the lack of a published count or milestone report. The situation appears to be ongoing, with states likely preparing or modifying plans to incorporate Perkins V CTE, as suggested by guidance and portal processes (TEGL/portal guidance; press release).
Reliability and scope of sources: the core claim originates from the DOL press release dated 2026-01-26, which directly states the departments’ expectation. The WIOA State Plan Portal and ETA advisories provide context on submission processes, timelines, and the mechanism by which Combined State Plans are created and updated. These are official government sources and appropriate for assessing progress, though they do not themselves publish a definitive progress count for Perkins V inclusion.
Update · Jan 27, 2026, 12:57 PMin_progress
Restatement of the claim: The January 26, 2026 ETA-ED guidance states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE. The source makes clear this is an expectation tied to upcoming state plan modifications rather than a completed wave of submissions (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26).
Evidence of progress: The press release documents ongoing guidance and a timeline shift that facilitates combined plans but does not provide a count of states that have submitted or completed Combined State Plans with Perkins V CTE. It confirms an extended deadline for plan modifications, moving from March 3 to April 30, 2026 (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26).
Progress toward completion: There is no published, verifiable tally of states that have submitted or completed Combined State Plans with partner programs as of now. The article emphasizes encouragement and alignment efforts rather than reporting a measurable increase in submissions (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26).
Reliability and context of sources: The primary source is an official DOL press release detailing guidance and an extended deadline, which is appropriate for assessing departmental expectations. Supplemental context from education policy groups notes historical growth in combined plans in prior cycles, but does not provide current-state figures for 2026 (Ed/CTE state-plan resources and policy analyses).
Note on incentives: The release underscores a policy incentive toward unified planning across WIOA and Perkins V, aiming to streamline federal investments and improve alignment, which helps explain the push for more states to submit combined plans (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26).
Update · Jan 27, 2026, 10:48 AMin_progress
Summary of the claim: The departments expected more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs, such as Perkins V CTE, as part of aligning WIOA state plans with Perkins V. The Jan. 26, 2026 guidance explicitly notes that more states are anticipated to submit Combined State Plans that incorporate partner programs, including Perkins V CTE (DOL ETA release, 2026-01-26). The claim reflects a policy direction rather than a finished implementation.
Evidence of progress: The guidance announces the alignment approach and extends the state plan modification deadline to April 30, 2026 to promote greater alignment (DOL release, 2026-01-26). Related resources describe pathways to submit WIOA and Perkins V state plans in a Combined State Plan, but do not provide a centralized tally of states that have completed submissions.
Status relative to completion: There is no published, aggregate measure showing a measurable increase in states submitting Combined State Plans that include Perkins V CTE as of now. Individual state updates exist, yet no official nationwide completion confirmation is evident in the sources reviewed.
Dates and milestones: The key milestone is the January 26, 2026 guidance release and the April 30, 2026 extension. Ongoing monitoring depends on state submissions and approvals, with public-facing trackers not showing a final completion date.
Source reliability and incentives: The principal sources are official U.S. Department of Labor releases and related Perkins V guidance from the Department of Education. These convey strong reliability and emphasize streamlining and alignment incentives to encourage state plan updates.
Overall assessment: The claim remains an active policy direction rather than a completed outcome, with progress contingent on state submissions in the months following the extended deadline.
Update · Jan 27, 2026, 08:39 AMin_progress
The claim is that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. On January 26, 2026, the departments issued guidance and stated that they are expecting more states to submit Combined State Plans with partner programs, including Perkins V CTE, and extended the deadline for State Plan modifications to April 30, 2026 to promote alignment.
Progress evidence is guidance-led and process-oriented rather than a tally of completed state submissions. The January 2026 release formalizes the expectation and notes the extension, but public data confirming a measurable increase in submitted plans containing Perkins V CTE as of that date is not publicly available.
Completion cannot be confirmed as of the release date; a measurable rise in state submissions would require updated counts from the departments or state announcements beyond April 30, 2026. The provided sources establish intent and a concrete window for action, not a finalized, nationwide outcome.
Key milestones include the joint DOL-ED guidance (Jan 26, 2026) and the extension of the modification deadline to April 30, 2026. These establish the framework for states to integrate Perkins V CTE into Combined State Plans, but do not indicate which states have completed submissions.
Reliability comes from official government statements (DOL press release) corroborated by OCTAE Perkins V state-plan resources; public verification of increased submissions will require follow-up data after the extension date.
Update · Jan 27, 2026, 05:04 AMin_progress
The claim states that departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 press release from the Department of Labor and Department of Education explicitly notes this expectation, signaling ongoing efforts to align state plans with Perkins V and WIOA through combined submissions (DOL ETA/ED OCTAE press release, 2026-01-26).
Evidence of progress includes the agencies’ decision to extend the state plan modification deadline from March 3 to April 30, 2026, aiming to encourage greater alignment and participation in combined plans (DOL ETA press release, 2026-01-26).
There is limited public data confirming a measurable increase in submitted Combined State Plans as of the current date. No comprehensive state-by-state tally or official completion report has been published in accessible sources, making the completion condition difficult to verify at this time.
Context from related policy activity suggests an ongoing shift toward unified plans that incorporate Perkins V CTE elements, with additional Perkins policy proposals and implementation changes discussed in 2024–2025 that could influence state planning decisions (policy discussions from OCTAE/ED and industry outlets; not a formal tracker).
Update · Jan 27, 2026, 03:54 AMin_progress
The claim states that the departments expect more states to submit Combined State Plans that include partner programs such as Perkins V CTE. The January 26, 2026 DOL news release explicitly notes this expectation, highlighting Perkins V CTE as a component of state plan modifications (ETA/ED guidance, 2026-01-26).
The press release also reports a deadline extension for state plan modifications—from March 3 to April 30—to allow greater alignment and flexibility, which serves as procedural support for increasing Combined State Plans (ETA/ED guidance, 2026-01-26).
There is limited public evidence of a quantified increase in submitted Combined State Plans as of the current date; the release itself does not provide submission counts or state-by-state data, making it unclear how much progress has been achieved since the guidance was issued (ETA/ED guidance, 2026-01-26). Additional data from the Perkins State Plans and Data Explorer or federal quarterly updates would be needed to confirm concrete progress toward the stated completion condition.
Sources cited are official
U.S. government agencies (U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Education), which enhances reliability, though the available documents do not include state-submission tallies. Ongoing monitoring of official plan submissions or subsequent agency updates would clarify whether the measured increase materializes (ETA/ED guidance, 2026-01-26).
Original article · Jan 26, 2026