Sec. 7. Definitions

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Section 3 ( 20 U.S.C. 2302 ) is amended— by striking paragraphs (16), (23), (24), (25), (26), and (32); by redesignating paragraphs (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (17), (18), (19), (20), (21), (22), (27), (28), (29), (30), (31), (33), and

(34)as paragraphs (9), (10), (13), (16), (17), (19), (20), (23), (25), (27), (28), (30), (32), (35), (38), (39), (40), (42), (43), (44), and (45), respectively; in paragraph (3)— in subparagraph (B), by striking 5 different occupational fields to individuals and inserting 3 different fields, especially in in-demand industry sectors or occupations, that are available to all students ; and in subparagraph (D), by striking not fewer than 5 different occupational fields and inserting not fewer than 3 different occupational fields ; in paragraph (5)— in subparagraph (A)— in clause (i)— by striking coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and inserting content aligned with the challenging State academic standards adopted by a State under section 1111(b)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( ; and 20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(1) ) by inserting , especially in in-demand industry sectors or occupations before the semicolon at the end; in clause (ii), by striking , an industry-recognized credential, a certificate, or an associate degree and inserting or a recognized postsecondary credential, which may include an industry-recognized credential ; and in clause (iii), by striking and at the end; in subparagraph (B)— by inserting , work-based, or other after competency-based ; by striking contributes to the and inserting supports the development of ; by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and by striking general ; and by adding at the end the following: to the extent practicable, coordinate between secondary and postsecondary education programs, which may include— early college programs with articulation agreements and dual or concurrent enrollment program opportunities; or programs of study that provide students with postsecondary credit; and may include career exploration at the high school level or as early as the middle grades (as such term is defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 )). ; in paragraph (7)— in subparagraph (A), by striking (and parents, as appropriate) and inserting (and, as appropriate, parents and out-of-school youth) ; and in subparagraph (B), by striking financial aid, and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting financial aid, job training, secondary and postsecondary options (including baccalaureate degree programs), dual or concurrent enrollment programs, work-based learning opportunities, and support services. ; by inserting after paragraph

(7)the following: The term career pathways has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). ; by inserting after paragraph

(10)(as so redesignated by paragraph (2)) the following: The term CTE concentrator means— at the secondary school level, a student served by an eligible recipient who has— completed 3 or more career and technical education courses; or completed at least 2 courses in a single career and technical education program or program of study; or at the postsecondary level, a student enrolled in an eligible recipient who has— earned at least 12 cumulative credits within a career and technical education program, program of study, or career pathway; or completed such a program if the program encompasses fewer than 12 credits or the equivalent in total. The term CTE participant means an individual who completes not less than 1 course or earns not less than 1 credit in a career and technical education program or program of study of an eligible recipient. ; by inserting after paragraph

(13)(as so redesignated by paragraph (2)) the following: The term dual or concurrent enrollment has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). The term early college high school has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). ; by inserting after paragraph

(17)(as so redesignated by paragraph (2)) the following: The term eligible entity means a consortium that— shall include at least two of the following: a local educational agency; an educational service agency; a postsecondary educational institution; an area career and technical education school; a State educational agency; or the Bureau of Indian Education; may include regional, State, or local public or private organizations, including community-based organizations; and is led by an entity or partnership of entities described in subparagraph (A). ; in paragraph

(19)(as so redesignated by paragraph (2)) to read as follows: The term eligible institution means— a consortium of 2 or more of the entities described in subparagraphs

(B)through (F); a public or nonprofit private institution of higher education that offers career and technical education courses that lead to technical skill proficiency, an industry-recognized credential, a certificate, or a degree; a local educational agency providing education at the postsecondary level; an area career and technical education school providing education at the postsecondary level; a postsecondary educational institution controlled by the Bureau of Indian Affairs or operated by or on behalf of any Indian tribe that is eligible to contract with the Secretary of the Interior for the administration of programs under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 450 et seq. ) or the Act of April 16, 1934 ( 25 U.S.C. 452 et seq. ); or an educational service agency. ; in paragraph

(20)(as so redesignated by paragraph (2)) to read as follows: The term eligible recipient means— an eligible institution or consortium of eligible institutions eligible to receive assistance under section 132; or a local educational agency (including a public charter school that operates as a local educational agency), an area career and technical education school or program, an educational service agency, or a consortium of such entities, eligible to receive assistance under section 131. ; by adding after paragraph

(20)(as so redesignated by paragraph (2)) the following: The term English learner means— a secondary school student who is an English learner, as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ); or an adult or an out-of-school youth who has limited ability in speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language and— whose native language is a language other than English; or who lives in a family environment in which a language other than English is the dominant language. The term evidence-based has the meaning given the term in section 8101(21)(A) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801(21)(A) ). ; by inserting after paragraph

(23)(as so redesignated by paragraph (2)) the following: The term in-demand industry sector or occupation has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). ; by inserting after paragraph

(25)(as so redesignated by paragraph (2)) the following: The term industry or sector partnership has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). ; by inserting after in paragraph

(28)(as so redesignated by paragraph (2)) the following: The term local workforce development board means a local workforce development board established under section 107 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. ; by inserting after paragraph

(30)(as so redesignated by paragraph (2)) the following: The term out-of-school youth has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). ; by inserting after paragraph

(32)(as so redesignated by paragraph (2)) the following: The term paraprofessional has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). The term pay for success initiative has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ), except that such term does not include an initiative that— reduces the special education or related services that a student would otherwise receive under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq. ); or otherwise reduces the rights of a student or the obligations of an entity under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq. ), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 701 et seq. ), or any other law relating to discrimination in the provision of programs and activities. ; by inserting after paragraph

(35)(as so redesignated by paragraph (2)) the following: The term program of study means a coordinated, nonduplicative sequence of secondary and postsecondary academic and technical content that— incorporates challenging State academic standards, including those adopted by a State under section 1111(b)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(1) ), that— address both academic and technical knowledge and skills, including employability skills; and are aligned with the needs of industries in the economy of the State, region, or local area; progresses in specificity (beginning with all aspects of an industry or career cluster and leading to more occupational specific instruction); has multiple entry and exit points that incorporate credentialing; and culminates in the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential. The term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). ; in paragraph

(40)(as so redesignated by paragraph (2))— in subparagraph (B), by striking foster children and inserting youth who are in or have aged out of the foster care system ; in subparagraph (E), by striking and at the end; in subparagraph (F), by striking individuals with limited English proficiency. and inserting English learners; ; and by adding at the end the following: homeless individuals described in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11434a ); and youth with a parent who— is a member of the armed forces (as such term is defined in section 101(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code); and is on active duty (as such term is defined in section 101(d)(1) of such title). ; by inserting after paragraph

(40)(as so redesignated by paragraph (2)) the following: The term specialized instructional support personnel has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). ; in paragraph

(43)(as so redesignated by paragraph (2)) by inserting (including paraprofessionals and specialized instructional support personnel) after supportive personnel ; and by adding at the end the following: The term universal design for learning has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). The term work-based learning means sustained interactions with industry or community professionals in real workplace settings, to the extent practicable, or simulated environments at an educational institution that foster in-depth, first-hand engagement with the tasks required of a given career field, that are aligned to curriculum and instruction. .

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