Section 21-204 – Development of Goals and Measurements; Reports
(a) (1) On or before December 1, 2022, the CTE Committee shall establish, for each school year between the 2023–2024 school year and the 2030–2031 school year, inclusive, statewide goals that reach 45% by the 2030–2031 school year, for the percentage of high school students who, prior to graduation, complete the high school level of a registered […]
Section 21-205 – Career and Technical Education Innovation Grant
(a) In this section, “Grant” means the Career and Technical Education Innovation Grant. (b) (1) There is a Career and Technical Education Innovation Grant. (2) The purpose of the Grant is to provide funds to develop and implement a CTE curriculum framework and pathway that is innovative and includes best practices that are used by the best CTE programs […]
Section 21-206 – Report
On or before December 1 each year, the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center and the Governor’s Workforce Development Board shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly the available data for high school graduates for the 5–year period after graduation on: (1) Wages earned; (2) Hours […]
Section 21-207 – Development of Career and Technical Education Program or Apprenticeship Pathway in School Building Maintenance
The Department, the Interagency Commission on School Construction, and the Maryland Stadium Authority shall collaborate with local school systems and community colleges to develop a career and technical education program or an apprenticeship pathway in school building maintenance that leads to an industry recognized certificate or credential.
Section 21-208 – Definitions — Establishment of Regional Cte School — State or Local Education Aid — Regulations and Provisions
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Regional counties” means Caroline County, Dorchester County, Kent County, Queen Anne’s County, and Talbot County. (3) “Regional CTE school” means a school or part of a school that provides career and technical education programs to public high school students in the regional counties. (4) “School” includes a […]
Section 21-209 – Career and Technical Education (Cte) Committee — Purpose — Members — Duties — Action by Committee — Annual Report
(a) There is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Committee. (b) (1) The CTE Committee is a unit within the Governor’s Workforce Development Board. (2) The CTE Committee shall operate under the oversight of the Accountability and Implementation Board, established under Title 5, Subtitle 4 of this article. (c) (1) The purpose of the CTE Committee is to build an integrated, […]
Section 21-210 – Cte Skills Standards Advisory Committee — Purpose — Members — Recommendations — Meetings and Policies
(a) In this section, “Advisory Committee” means the CTE Skills Standards Advisory Committee. (b) The CTE Committee shall create a CTE Skills Standards Advisory Committee. (c) (1) The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to make recommendations and provide advice to the CTE Committee on setting the occupational standards necessary for a strong CTE system. (2) The recommendations made by […]
Section 21-201 – “Federal Acts” Defined
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “CTE” means Career and Technical Education. (2) “CTE” includes: (i) A a high school level and postsecondary registered apprenticeship program approved by the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning within the Maryland Department of Labor; or (ii) A youth apprenticeship program under Title 18, Subtitle 18 of […]
Section 21-202 – Acceptance of Federal Acts
(a) The State of Maryland assents to the federal acts. (b) The State Treasurer shall: (1) Be the custodian of any money received under the federal acts; and (2) Disburse this money in accordance with the federal acts. (c) The State Board of Education shall: (1) Cooperate with the appropriate federal agencies in administering the federal acts; (2) Do anything necessary to […]
Section 21-203 – Academic and Occupational Concerns; Career Development; Work Experience
(a) Career and technical education programs in the public schools shall: (1) Offer a sequence of academic and occupational courses, career development, and work experience to prepare students to begin careers and to pursue lifelong learning; and (2) Integrate academic knowledge and occupational competence to enable students to develop the critical thinking, problem solving, employability, and technical skills […]