S.B. 224 Summary

• Creates a new statute establishing that schools with career and technical education programs must enroll all students who submit timely applications, with priority given to students residing in the school's service area and current students, with out-of-area students selected through lottery if capacity is exceeded.

• Defines "career and technical education program" as a school program focused on practical application of academic and technical skills and knowledge.

• Adds enrollment in a career and technical education program as a new exception to the requirement that students attend school within their residential service area.

• Directs the Department of Education to adopt administrative rules to implement this section.

• Takes effect upon approval.