WATERLOO — Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad signed into law Thursday legislation aimed at modernizing career technical education throughout the state.“It’s an honor for me to be able to sign House File 2392, which makes sweeping changes to modernize our career technical education and provide more equitable access across Iowa for students from seventh through 12th,” Branstad said during the signing ceremony at Hawkeye Community College.Branstad said the legislation is aimed at making sure students graduate “genuinely ready” for college or career training.
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