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AR HB1709
Bill
Status
3/6/2013
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Bragg
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AI Summary
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Department of Education and Department of Career Education shall develop a Career Path Program by July 1, 2014, for Arkansas public high schools.
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Program allows students ages 16-18 to select a career focus and complete vocational-technical training leading to both a vocational certificate and high school diploma.
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School, Adult Education Section, student, and parent must jointly develop an education plan including learning opportunities, vocational training, tutoring, mentoring, and guidance counselor meetings.
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Education plan is not based entirely on traditional credit-based instruction and may include transitional courses, concurrent credit, and flexible instructional hours based on student needs and employment status.
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State Board of Education and State Board of Career Education may exempt participating students from compulsory attendance requirements, provide support services, allow flexibility in instructional hours on campus, and issue alternative or dual high school diplomas.
Legislative Description
To Provide Additional Opportunities To Obtain A High School Diploma; And To Establish An Alternative High School Completion Program Focused On A Career Path Through Vocational-technical Training.
Last Action
Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE
4/15/2013