One of the most significant changes introduced in the Strengthening Career and Technical Education
for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) is the addition of the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment
(CLNA). The law states local eligible recipients must complete a CLNA related to career and technical
education once every two years.
Members of SSAs will complete four sections of the CLNA; Parts 1, 2, 4, and 7. Independents will complete all seven sections of the CLNA.