1. (1) Instructional-Related Expenses.

   1. (a) CTE programs shall be provided financial support toward instructional supplies and materials, equipment, CTSO activities, professional development, business/industry awareness, cooperative education coordination, and other program-related activities.
   2. (b) All CTE programs shall be provided local financial support to emulate prevailing business and industry standards that fulfill the career cluster requirements in an amount of not less than $300 per teacher, plus not less than $3 per student based upon previous year 40-day enrollment count. These local maintenance funds shall be in addition to the amounts otherwise allocated by the state legislature.
   3. (c) Written budget shall be developed for each CTE program.

2. (2) Use of CTE Funds.

   1. (a) Federal and State funds shall be used to support CTE personnel, instructional activities, administrative activities, or other CTE purposes.
   2. (b) CTE personnel shall participate in routine school activities and special projects expected of all other professional personnel.
   3. (c) Equipment purchased with CTE funds shall only be used for CTE activities.
   4. (d) Maintenance of Effort (MOE) shall be provided as required by state and federal regulations.

Author: Dr. Joseph B. Morton

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §16-37-5.

History: Repealed and Replaced: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 1997. Amended: Filed May 20, 1998; effective June 24, 1998. Repealed and New Rule: Filed December 8, 2005; effective January 12, 2006. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 10, 2009; effective October 15, 2009.