Voluntary selection and participation
20 U.S.C. § 2394
in effectNo funds made available under this chapter shall be used—
(1) to require any secondary school student to choose or pursue a specific career pathway or program of study; or
(2) to mandate that any individual participate in a career and technical education program, including a career and technical education program that requires the attainment of a federally funded skill level, standard, or certificate of mastery.
Source: OLRC USLMURL: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/95/xml_usc20@119-95.zipFetched: 6/4/2026
