HB4428 HFA Robinson 2-19 as amended

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            Delegate Robinson moves to amend the bill on page two, after section three, by inserting a new section, designated section four, to read as follows:

§21-1E-4. Career and technical education information for high school students.

(a) The Division of Labor shall coordinate with the State Board of Education and the Commerce Department to create a list of existing apprenticeships throughout the state, as well as a list of certifications and other credentials that reflect current workforce needs, in order to educate and prepare high school students regarding career and technical education (CTE) opportunities and careers following graduation.

(b) Each county school district shall annually provide each student, beginning in the ninth grade, with the following information:

(1) Career and technical education programs within the district and adjoining districts; and

(2) The EDGE program, established by §18-3-1 et seq. of this code, which provides the opportunity for the student to obtain dual credits that count toward the high school graduation requirements, as well as to count toward the student’s achievement of a certificate or Associate Degree.

(3) A list of apprenticeships created pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.

(4) A list of certificates and credentials created pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.

(5) Details regarding enlistment and opportunities within the armed forces, including local recruiter contact information.

And renumbering the remaining section.

And,

On page two, section four, after line nine, by inserting a new subdivision, designated subdivision (3), to read as follows:


(3) After conferring with the State Board of Education, guidelines for collection and dissemination of information collected pursuant to §21-1E-4 in a manner easily accessible to both students and their parents.

 

Adopted

Rejected