2012 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 16 - Education
Chapter 16-45.1 - Career and Technical Education
Chapter 16-45.1-1 - Findings.
§ 16-45.1-1 Findings. – The general assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) The Rhode Island economy will benefit from a highly skilled workforce;
(2) Career and technical education must be informed by the needs of local businesses industries and employers, in creating, growing and locating employment opportunities for job seekers with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities desired by employers;
(3) Career and technical education should provide an integrated career pathway system to respond to the needs of businesses, small and large, as well as innovative and emerging industries; and
(4) Based upon the current and future demands for a highly skilled workforce, career and technical education should provide a foundation for students to succeed in career and/or higher education opportunities.
History of Section.
(P.L. 2011, ch. 188, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 225, § 1.)
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