2006 Senate Bill 1430

Revise vocational education definition in school code

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 14, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom (R-34)

To add the term, "career and technical education" to the definition of vocational education in the school code, and include the following in the definition: "Education designed to provide career development and the knowledge and skills leading to entry-level technical employment or higher education in a technical field. Career and technical education programs include classroom and laboratory experiences and work-based instruction".

Referred to the Committee on Education