2015 Arkansas Code
Title 6 - Education
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Elementary, Secondary, And Higher Education
Subchapter 10 - College and Career Readiness Standards for Career and Technical Education Programs
§ 6-5-1002 - Career and technical education program of study.

(a) As used in this subchapter, "career and technical education program of study" means a planned program of courses and learning experiences that:

(1) Begins with the exploration of career options;

(2) Supports basic academic and life skills; and

(3) Enables achievement of:

(A) High academic standards;

(B) Leadership;

(C) High-skill, high-wage employment preparation; and

(D) Advanced continuing education.

(b) (1) A rigorous career and technical education program of study that links secondary education and postsecondary education and combines academic and technical education in a structured sequence of courses that progresses from broad foundation skills to occupationally specific courses shall be made available.

(2) Post-secondary credits for career and technical education program of study courses that lead to a postsecondary credential, certificate, or degree may be awarded.