(1) It is the purpose of this subchapter to: Enhance the availability, accessibility, responsiveness, and quality of vocational and technical education in this state;
(2) Assist cities and counties in upgrading the knowledge and skills of their existing workforce or potential new workforce;
(3) Encourage and facilitate cooperation between cities, counties, school districts, and vocational-technical schools; and
(4) Develop new funding sources for vocational and technical education.
(5) This subchapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish its intent and purposes and shall be the sole authority required for the accomplishment of its purpose.