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Wong asks how CTE endorsements will change under new seal structure

New York City Council · Sep 22, 2026 · starts 1:09:11 · 48 sec

Wong asks if a CTE-endorsed diploma will become a CTE seal. Hansen says seal and endorsement are synonyms, CTE remains a sticker on the diploma, and no new seals have been created yet by the state.

Phil Wong

Okay, I have a little time left.

Phil Wong

I want to move on to career and technical education, CTE.

Phil Wong

NISAT's timeline calls for redefined SEALs and endorsements in the 2027-28 school year, and the advanced designation is to become a SEAL or endorsement rather than a diploma type.

Phil Wong

My question is, what does DOE understand that would change the CTE students?

Phil Wong

Will a CTE-endorsed diploma become a CTE seal?

Katie Hansen

So we use seal and endorsement as synonyms.

Katie Hansen

It's quite literally a sticker on the diploma, and it would remain.

Katie Hansen

CTE, alongside all the others I just named, would remain as a seal or sticker that is affixed to students'diplomas.