{"data":{"id":"us-ms/miss.-code-ann.-37-71-3","jurisdiction":"us-ms","citation":"Miss. Code Ann. § 37-71-3","heading":"Miss. Code Ann. § 37-71-3","body":"As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed in this section, unless the context requires otherwise:\n\n(a) “ Alternative learning course ” or “ alternative course, program or opportunity ” means a sequence of instruction over a period of time that meets reasonably equivalent requirements or competencies of a subject or subjects included in the career and technical education curriculum included in the College and Career Readiness Standards, which results in the granting of a credit leading to high school graduation.\n\n(b) “ Apprenticeship ” means:\n\n(i) A program that meets the federal guidelines set out in 29 CFR Part 29 , including Industry Programs; or\n\n(ii) An apprenticeship program that already exists or created by a Mississippi statute, rule or licensing authority.\n\n(c) “ Board ” means the State Board of Education.\n\n(d) “ Department ” means the State Department of Education.\n\n(e) “ Licensing ” means any required training, education, or fee to work in a specific profession.\n\n(f) “ Licensing authority ” means an agency, examining board, credentialing board, or other office with the authority to impose occupational fees or licensing requirements on any profession.\n\n(g) “ Sponsoring organization ” means any business, industry, whether public or private, nonprofit organization, for-profit organization or other appropriate entities that partner with a local school district or multiple districts to provide alternative learning courses through apprenticeships, internships or pre-apprenticeships, subject to guidelines prescribed by the State Board of Education.","path":["MS Code","Title 37"],"source_url":"https://legislature.ms.gov/","current_through":"2026-08-14","vintage":"open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:32:17Z","sha256":"3d96f7a7603a544c4902d7f5337d3df0523d50360a53af528bba07a6a8333f60","source_id":"us-ms","stale":false,"prev":"us-ms/miss.-code-ann.-37-71-11","next":"us-ms/miss.-code-ann.-37-71-5"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}