MO SB172

State Board of Education must establish minimum graduation requirements for a Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school certificate, developed in consultation with the career and technical education advisory council

Students entering high school in 2016-17 and thereafter are eligible to earn a CTE certificate, which confers the same benefits as any other high school graduation certificate

CTE certificate requirements must provide students with technical skills and core academic skills demonstrating readiness for a career in a technical field

Local school districts determine curriculum and course offerings based on student needs, with a goal of providing access to a minimum of six vocational areas of study and the option to incorporate industry-recognized certification standards

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must promulgate rules for administration, with any rules adopted after August 28, 2015 subject to chapter 536 requirements