NC H1176

Requires local school boards to reorganize high schools with a graduation rate below 60% for two consecutive years.

High schools must redesign curriculum to include at least five of the 16 career clusters recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Each career cluster must include a four-unit career and technical concentration with at least one advanced-level course; virtual school and work experience courses may count toward this requirement.

School counselors or faculty must provide information about career clusters, educational requirements, and career outlooks to all eighth and ninth grade students annually.

Encourages schools to establish career and technical student organizations related to the career clusters they offer.