Sec. 131. Local application for career and technical education programs
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Section 134 ( 20 U.S.C. 2354 ) is amended— in the section heading by striking and inserting Local Plan ; Local application in subsection (a)— in the heading, by striking and inserting Local Plan ; Local Application by striking submit a local plan and inserting submit a local application ; and by striking Such local plan and inserting Such local application ; and by striking subsection
(b)and inserting the following: The eligible agency shall determine the requirements for local applications, except that each local application shall contain— a description of the results of the comprehensive needs assessment conducted under subsection (c); information on the programs of study approved by a State under section 124(b)(2) supported by the eligible recipient with funds under this part, including— how the results of the comprehensive needs assessment described in subsection
(c)informed the selection of the specific career and technical education programs and activities selected to be funded; and a description of any new programs of study the eligible recipient will develop and submit to the State for approval; a description of how the eligible recipient will provide— career exploration and career development coursework, activities, or services; career information; and an organized system of career guidance and academic counseling to students before enrolling and while participating in a career and technical education program; and a description of how the eligible recipient will— provide activities to prepare special populations for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand occupations that will lead to self-sufficiency; and prepare CTE participants for nontraditional fields. To be eligible to receive financial assistance under this part, an eligible recipient shall— conduct a comprehensive local needs assessment related to career and technical education; and not less than once every 2 years, update such comprehensive local needs assessment. The comprehensive local needs assessment described under paragraph
(1)shall include— an evaluation of the performance of the students served by the eligible recipient with respect to State and local adjusted levels of performance established pursuant to section 113, including an evaluation of performance for special populations; a description of how career and technical education programs offered by the eligible recipient are— sufficient in size, scope, and quality to meet the needs of all students served by the eligible recipient; and aligned to State, regional, or local in-demand industry sectors or occupations identified by the State or local workforce development board, including career pathways, where appropriate; or designed to meet local education or economic needs not identified by State or local workforce development boards; an evaluation of progress toward the implementation of career and technical education programs and programs of study; an evaluation of strategies needed to overcome barriers that result in lowering rates of access to, or lowering success in, career and technical education programs for special populations, which may include strategies to establish or utilize existing flexible learning and manufacturing facilities, such as makerspaces; a description of how the eligible recipient will improve recruitment, retention, and training of career and technical education teachers, faculty, specialized instructional support personnel, paraprofessionals, and career, academic, and guidance counselors, including individuals in groups underrepresented in such professions; and a description of how the eligible recipient will support the transition to teaching from business and industry. In conducting the comprehensive needs assessment under subsection (c), an eligible recipient shall involve a diverse body of stakeholders, including, at a minimum— representatives of career and technical education programs in a local educational agency or educational service agency, including teachers and administrators; representatives of career and technical education programs at postsecondary educational institutions, including faculty and administrators; representatives of State or local workforce development boards and a range of local or regional businesses or industries; parents and students; representatives of special populations; and representatives of local agencies serving out-of-school youth, homeless children and youth, and at-risk youth (as defined in section 1432 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6472 )). An eligible recipient receiving financial assistance under this part shall consult with the entities described in subsection
(d)on an ongoing basis to— provide input on annual updates to the comprehensive needs assessment required under subsection (c); ensure programs of study are— responsive to community employment needs; aligned with employment priorities in the State, regional, or local economy identified by employers and the entities described in subsection (d), which may include in-demand industry sectors or occupations identified by the local workforce development board; informed by labor market information, including information provided under section 15(e)(2)(C) of the Wagner-Peyser Act ( 29 U.S.C. 491–2(e)(2)(C) ); designed to meet current, intermediate, or long-term labor market projections; and allow employer input, including input from industry or sector partnerships in the local area, where applicable, into the development and implementation of programs of study to ensure programs align with skills required by local employment opportunities, including activities such as the identification of relevant standards, curriculum, industry-recognized credentials, and current technology and equipment; identify and encourage opportunities for work-based learning; and ensure funding under this part is used in a coordinated manner with other local resources. .
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- 29 USC 491–2(e)(2)(C)
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Local application for career and technical education programs
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