; and (ii) which may also include local government, such as workforce and economic development entities. . 5. Local plan for career and technical education programs Section 134(b) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2354(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking programs of study described in section 122(c)(1)(A) and inserting education programs of study ; and (2) by striking paragraph (7) and inserting the following: (7) describe how the eligible recipient will conduct an assessment of local needs related to career and technical education as part of the local plan development process and how such needs assessment will be updated annually in subsequent years of the local plan, including how the needs assessment includes an evaluation of progress toward specific elements leading to high-quality implementation of career and technical education programs of study, including— (A) sustained, intensive, and focused professional development for teachers, principals, administrators, and school counselors on both content and pedagogy that— (i) supports high-quality academic and career and technical education instruction; and (ii) ensures local, regional, and State labor market information as applicable is utilized to make informed decisions about program offerings and to advise students of career opportunities and benefits; (B) a curriculum aligned with the requirements for a career and technical education program of study; (C) teaching and learning strategies focused on the integration of academic and career and technical education content, including supports necessary to implement such strategies; (D) ongoing relationships between education, business and industry, and other community stakeholders; (E) opportunities for secondary students to earn postsecondary credit while in secondary school, such as through credit transfer agreements including dual enrollment