SB 6377 - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

Orders the office of the superintendent of public instruction to develop a schedule for career and technical education plan reapproval. All school district career and technical education programs must meet specified requirements by August 31, 2010.

Orders the office of the superintendent of public instruction to develop a list of statewide high-demand programs for secondary career and technical education.

Requires that all approved preparatory secondary career and technical education programs meet specified minimum criteria.

Authorizes grants to middle schools, high schools, and skill centers to develop or upgrade high-demand career and technical education programs.

Revises funding allocations.

Orders the office of the superintendent of public instruction to provide professional development, technical assistance, and guidance for school districts to develop career and technical course equivalencies that also qualify as advanced placement courses.

Requires the superintendent of public instruction to develop additional guidelines for collections of work samples that are tailored to different career and technical programs.

Initiates various programs to expand access and awareness of career and technical education programs.