Pupil instruction: high school graduation requirements: career technical education.
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Overview
This bill extends the ability for career technical education (CTE) courses to count toward a high school graduation requirement. Previously, CTE courses were not allowed to fulfill this requirement, but this bill removes that restriction. The bill also includes provisions to ensure local educational agencies properly inform parents and the public about CTE options and makes conforming changes to the law.
Key provisions
- Extends the authorization for career technical education courses to count toward high school graduation requirements.
- Requires local educational agencies to notify parents, teachers, pupils, and the public about CTE course options.
- Makes conforming changes to the Education Code.
- Provides for reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for any state-mandated costs associated with the bill.
- Specifies criteria for CTE courses to satisfy graduation requirements, including alignment with state standards.
- Addresses ethnic studies requirements, including options for local educational agencies to offer courses or utilize approved alternatives.
- Includes provisions for personal finance courses, requiring a stand-alone one-semester course starting in the 2030-31 school year.
- Requires local educational agencies to report on career technical education enrollment and alignment with career pathways.
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