AZ HB2248

Joint technical education districts may offer vocational education programs to adult students who have graduated high school or obtained a GED, with training to prepare adults for gainful employment and participation in federal Title IV student financial assistance programs.

Secondary students may enroll in JTED courses administered at the postsecondary level for college credit, and these courses may also qualify students for high school credit.

Adults over 22 years old may attend vocational programs during regular school hours only on JTED central campuses (owned or leased) if capacity remains after enrollment of younger students, and must possess a valid fingerprint clearance card; costs paid by applicant.

JTEDs must notify in writing the parent or guardian of each pupil under 18 years old when a person over 22 years of age enrolls in the same vocational program.

School districts may operate career and technical education programs for more than 175 days per year with expanded hours, and may charge tuition to offset expenses of serving adult students.