20-9-382: CTE-equivalent credit -- department of labor and industry -- rulemaking.

(1) Annually, but not later than December 1, the department of labor and industry shall adopt in rule a list of industry-recognized credentials, combinations of credentials, and work-based learning experiences, and the credit value of each. The list must:

(a) be developed, in part, with input from industry stakeholders, school districts, the office of public instruction, and the office of the commissioner of higher education;

(b) include credentials, combinations of credentials, and work-based learning experiences that lead to enhanced employment opportunities at higher rates of compensation and, when feasible, are stackable toward further credentialing;

(c) note the credit value available in 3-credit increments; and

(d) be applicable from the date of adoption until the date a new list is adopted. However, if a credential or work-based learning experience is removed from the list, a high school student who is already enrolled in a listed course may receive credit for the course through the end of the current school term.

(2) The department of labor and industry shall adopt a process to add recognition for credentials and work-based learning experiences between list updates that are available to any student. The process must:

(a) be set forth in administrative rule, written to include factors for consideration of inclusion and exclusion;

(b) solely allow for a high school district or K-12 school district to submit proposed recognition; and

(c) provide for posting added credentials and work-based learning experiences to the department of labor and industry website.

(3) The department of labor and industry may adopt rules necessary for the implementation of this section.