Florida has a head start on 2025–26 CTE. The state’s updated Perkins V Implementation Guide and RFA timelines, plus tighter GED policies, give districts, technical colleges, and adult-ed teams a clear runway. This article turns policy into a 60–90-day roadmap—align programs and credentials, audit GED procedures, update SIS/data, and position for equipment and Perkins funds—so you stay compliant, competitive, and audit-ready.