HB 1412 Summary

• Requires school districts with accountability ratings of "C", "D", or "F" to offer high school courses in vocational education, agriculture, forestry, and home economics beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.

• Directs the State Board of Education to establish curriculum standards and collaborate with state agencies and higher education institutions to develop uniform course materials across all affected districts.

• Allows students in these required courses to earn elective credits that count toward graduation requirements.

• Authorizes the State Department of Education to grant special expert citizen-teacher licenses to qualified professionals with relevant industry experience and certification to teach these specialized courses without requiring a bachelor's degree.

• Amends funding and curriculum requirements for home economics programs to align with the new mandate for low-performing school districts.