The Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) developed this guide to assist in preparing a State plan under the newly authorized Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Act), 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. as amended by P.L. 109-270. The framework for the guide is based on the requirements in the Act and a renewed vision of career and technical education (CTE) programs for the 21st century. This guide is organized into three parts. Part A outlines the required State plan narrative for the State plan in seven key areas: planning, coordination, and collaboration prior to State plan submission; program administration; provision of services to special populations; accountability and evaluation; tech prep programs; financial requirements; and EDGAR certifications and other assurances. For each of these areas, the statutory requirements are provided, along with other U.S. Department of Education (Department) requirements. Part B includes the required budget form. Information and directions for completing the budget form are provided in the financial requirements section (VI) of Part A. Part C includes the required accountability form. Information and directions for completing the accountability form are provided in the accountability and evaluation section (IV) of Part A.