Sec. 3. Definitions
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Section 3 ( 20 U.S.C. 2302 ) is amended— by redesignating paragraphs
(6)through (9),
(10)through (17), (18), (19), and
(20)through
(34)as paragraphs
(7)through (10),
(12)through (19), (21), (22), and
(24)through (38), respectively; by inserting after paragraph
(5)the following: The term career and technical education program of study means a coordinated, non-duplicative sequence of secondary and postsecondary academic and technical courses that— contain rigorous, State-identified college and career readiness standards that address both academic and technical content and align to local, regional, or State labor market needs, as identified by employers and labor market information; support attainment of career readiness skills; progress in content specificity (beginning with all aspects of an industry or career cluster leading to more occupationally specific instruction); incorporate multiple entry and exit points with portable demonstrations of technical competency, which may include postsecondary education credits as recognized by credit transfer or articulation agreements or industry-recognized credentials; and culminate in the attainment of an industry-recognized credential, an apprenticeship or postsecondary certificate, or an associate or baccalaureate degree. ; by inserting after paragraph (10), as redesignated by paragraph
(1)of this section, the following: The term ‘credit transfer agreement’ refers to an opportunity for secondary students to be awarded transcripted postsecondary credit, supported with formal agreements among secondary and postsecondary education systems, such as dual enrollment, dual credit, 2-year to 4-year college articulation agreements, or articulated credit, which may include credit awarded for performance on technical assessments. ; by inserting after paragraph (19), as redesignated by paragraph
(1)of this section, the following: The term ‘industry-recognized credential’ means a credential that— is sought or accepted by employers within the industry or sector involved as a recognized, preferred, or required credential for recruitment, screening, hiring, retention or advancement purposes; and if appropriate, is endorsed by a nationally recognized trade association or organization representing a significant part of the industry or sector. ; and by inserting after paragraph (22), as redesignated by paragraph
(1)of this section, the following: The term labor market information means economic, social, and demographic information that— pertains to labor markets for the purposes of determining the supply of, and demand for, labor and related skills and competencies; and supports students, job seekers, employers, developers of curricula, and other relevant stakeholders in understanding labor market and economic trends to help make informed labor market decisions. .
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