N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:19-1.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 6A:19-1.1 - Purpose and scope

(a) The rules in this chapter delineate the State system of career and technical education, which has as its purpose to:

1. Support developmental career education designed to provide students opportunities to enhance career awareness, exploration, preparation, and decision-making skills necessary for success in the workplace;

2. Provide secondary and postsecondary students with career and technical education programs and programs of study in Department-recognized Career Clusters that, in fulfillment of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, shall:

i. Include implementation of curriculum and instructional methods that incorporate academic and technical standards;

ii. Include structured learning experiences as defined at N.J.A.C. 6A:19-1.2, Definitions;

iii. Address industry standards, where available;

iv. Provide a variety of learning experiences to best serve the multiple learning styles of students;

v. Provide for multiple pathways to prepare for careers and gainful employment, and/or continuing education, such as college, postsecondary career and technical education, specialized certification, and/or registered apprenticeships;

vi. Encourage life-long learning and productive citizenship;

3. Support a comprehensive K-12 career education and counseling system; and

4. Support the workforce development system by helping to ensure quality postsecondary educational opportunities for adult students.

(b) This chapter establishes the general provisions governing career and technical education, and specifies the standards and procedures regarding career and technical education in the areas of:

1. Provision of career and technical education;

2. Development, approval, and delivery of career and technical education programs and programs of study;

3. Provision of structured learning experiences;

4. Implementation of the career and technical education accountability system;

5. Development and implementation of safety and health standards; and

6. Contracting of services of career and technical training providers.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:19-1.1

Amended by R.1991 d.404, effective 8/5/1991.
See: 23 N.J.R. 1246(a), 23 N.J.R. 2331(c).
Corrected title, formerly Commission on Employment and Training.
Amended by R.2001 d.473, effective 12/17/2001.
See: 33 N.J.R. 2770(a), 33 N.J.R. 3280(a), 33 N.J.R. 4319(a).
Rewrote the section.
Amended by R.2007 d.10, effective 1/2/2007.
See: 38 N.J.R. 3205(a), 39 N.J.R. 29(a).
Rewrote the section.
Amended by R.2013 d.122, effective 10/7/2013.
See: 45 N.J.R. 404(a), 45 N.J.R. 2239(a).
Rewrote the section.
Administrative change.
See: 48 N.J.R. 1802(a).