Arkansas Code of 1987 (2024)
Title 6 - EDUCATION (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-87-104)
Subtitle 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-5-1204)
Chapter 5 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, AND HIGHER EDUCATION (§§ 6-5-101 — 6-5-1204)
Subchapter 10 - COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS STANDARDS FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS (§§ 6-5-1001 — 6-5-1004)
Section 6-5-1002 - Career and technical education program of study - Definition

Universal Citation:
AR Code § 6-5-1002 (2024)
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  • (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) Postsecondary credits for career and technical education program of study courses that lead to a postsecondary credential, certificate, or degree may be awarded.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1279,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2011, No. 743, § 1.


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