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IN SB0356
Bill
Status
2/20/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Grooms
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AI Summary
SB 356 Summary
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School corporations may develop work ethic certification programs in collaboration with local employers and workforce investment boards where students develop skills for higher education or employment success.
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Work ethic program skills may include attendance and punctuality, academic success, organization and efficiency, initiative, respect for others, persistence, dependability, teamwork, and community service.
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Graduating students who successfully complete the program receive a work ethic certificate.
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The state board of education, in consultation with the workforce innovation council, may adopt rules establishing model criteria for work ethic certification programs and developing a standard work ethic certificate as part of the state's college and career readiness standards.
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Effective date: July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Work ethic certification and grants. Provides that a school corporation may establish a work ethic certification program under which a student who develops skills necessary for success in higher education or employment receives a work ethic certificate upon graduation. Provides that the state board of education, in consultation with the workforce innovation council, may adopt rules to: (1) establish model criteria for a work ethic certification program; and (2) develop a standard work ethic certificate.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Education
3/2/2015