OR HB3552

Education service districts may establish regional career centers to provide career and technical education (CTE) support, with the option to partner with community colleges in their region

Regional career centers must coordinate CTE funding, increase advanced career development opportunities, collect student and workforce data, and develop programs leading to high-wage jobs and industry-recognized credentials

Each center must convene a monthly advisory committee including community college representatives, STEM network members, industry coordinators, CTE teachers, workforce development board representatives, and regional industry representatives

The Department of Education shall award grants to no more than 12 education service districts for regional career centers based on State Board of Education rules

$3,600,000 is appropriated from the General Fund for the 2025-2027 biennium to support regional career centers