HB 1388 - Establishes the Comprehensive Career and Technical Education Reform Act - Mississippi Key Vote

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Title: Establishes the Comprehensive Career and Technical Education Reform Act

Title: Establishes the Comprehensive Career and Technical Education Reform Act

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Title: Establishes the Comprehensive Career and Technical Education Reform Act

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that establishes the Comprehensive Career and Technical Education Reform Act to promote early career readiness and exposure.

Highlights:

  • Establishes career coaching program for middle and high schools (Page 2).

  • Establishes list of nationally-recognized industry certifications (Page 4).

  • Requires “return on investment” analysis of workforce development programs (Page 7).

  • Requires cross-sector partnerships between schools and employers (Page 7).

  • Authorizes Commission on Teacher and Administrator Education, Certification, and Licensure and Development to establish certain standards (Sec. 42).

  • Repeals advanced degree requirement for expert citizen-teacher license (Page 50).

  • Authorizes student career-readiness assessment (e.g. ACT WorkKeys Assessment) (Page 66).

Title: Establishes the Comprehensive Career and Technical Education Reform Act

Title: Establishes the Comprehensive Career and Technical Education Reform Act

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