La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CLXIII-101

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section CLXIII-101 - Overview

A. Louisiana's dynamic economy will increasingly demand young adults who are literate and numerate problem solvers capable of lifelong learning. To effectively prepare Louisiana public school students to graduate high school with the knowledge and skills required for employment in this economy, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDE) shall administer locally-developed comprehensive career and technical education (CTE) programs, hereinafter referred to as Jump Start.

B. Jump Start programs shall fulfill and replace CTE areas of concentration required in Bulletin 741, Section 2319, by prescribing the academic preparation and CTE courses and training experiences by which students will meet the requirements to attain a high school diploma and earn industry credentials certifying their readiness to participate in key job sectors.

C. Jump start programs shall prepare students to earn statewide industry-based certifications (IBCs) aligned with high-growth, high-wage job sectors as approved by Louisiana's Workforce Investment Council (WIC) pursuant to R.S. 23:2065. Pathways preparing students to earn statewide IBCs shall be augmented by regionally-relevant CTE programs, hereinafter referred to as regional CTE pathways, jointly developed by local stakeholders and approved by BESE. BESE shall annually authorize regional CTE pathways pursuant to a review and a favorable recommendation by the state superintendent of education.

D. Jump start programs shall prepare participating students to participate in high-growth, high-wage and regionally-relevant job sectors while also enabling them to continue their post-secondary education and career development.

E. Courses and training provided through approved jump start programs shall be offered to all high school students regardless of chosen diploma pathway, including as elective credit for students pursuing a college diploma; however, students must complete an approved jump start program in order to receive a career diploma, pursuant to Bulletin 741, Section 2319.

F. Jump start programs shall be developed jointly by regional teams consisting of LEAs, technical and community colleges, business and industry leaders, and economic and workforce development experts, pursuant to rules adopted by BESE and guidelines set forth by the LDE.

G. LEAs shall receive technical assistance from the LDE in developing jump start programs, may receive funds through the Minimum Foundation Program formula to support the launch and implementation of such programs, and shall receive points in the school and district accountability system for successful student outcomes, as provided in Bulletin 111.

H. This bulletin sets forth the rules and regulations governing the development, approval, implementation, review, and reauthorization of jump start programs and student participation in jump start programs. Nothing herein shall be construed to relieve LEAs of complying with policies contained in other bulletins unless specifically authorized.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CLXIII-101

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 40:1325 (July 2014).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:7, R.S. 17:183.2, R.S. 17:2930, and R.S. 23:2065;