Which Cabinet-level secretary was responsible for the development of the SCANS report?

The Secretary of Labor was responsible for the development of the SCANS report, which stands for the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills. This report was initiated in the late 1980s to address the skills needed for the workforce and to improve the educational system so that it would better prepare students for employment. The findings emphasized the importance of certain competencies and foundation skills necessary to succeed in the workforce. The Secretary of Labor's involvement underscores the connection between education and employment, reflecting the department's focus on workforce development and labor market needs.

In contrast, while the Secretary of Education and other cabinet members play significant roles in overseeing educational initiatives, the SCANS report specifically emerged from the Department of Labor's efforts to ensure that workers possessed the necessary skills demanded by employers. The roles of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Commerce are primarily focused on other aspects of the economy and do not directly relate to the workforce skills addressed in the SCANS report.