MO HB406

State Board of Education required to establish minimum graduation requirements for a Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school diploma, available to students entering high school in 2016-17 and thereafter

CTE diploma confers the same benefits as any other high school diploma and must demonstrate student readiness for a career in a technical field

Local school districts determine curriculum and course offerings based on student needs, with a goal of establishing a minimum of six vocational areas of study per district

Districts may incorporate standards for industry-recognized certifications into curriculum requirements

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education required to promulgate rules and regulations for administration, subject to Chapter 536 rulemaking provisions