BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1756: Career & technical education

Concerning career and technical education.

Summary

Prohibits the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) and school districts from requiring that online career and technical education (CTE) courses that are eligible for an occupational education credit be aligned with a state-recognized career and technical student organization if certain requirements are met.
Prohibits the SPI and districts from limiting online CTE courses from approved providers to only those the district offers in a traditional classroom or skill center setting, but limits this prohibition to districts with fewer than 1,000 students.
Modifies provisions governing the approval of school district plans for the delivery of CTE.
Allows individuals with 8,000 hours of industry experience to enroll in certain alternative route programs if they are seeking certifications and endorsements to teach CTE courses.
Establishes a conditional scholarship program for persons who are seeking the necessary certifications and endorsements to teach CTE courses.
Allows up to 10 industry years to count for credit on the salary allocation schedule for teachers.

From the House Bill Analysis 2017 (HB 1756), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to career and technical education;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 27, 2017First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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