1. (a)

   1. (1) For grades nine through twelve (9-12), the following content areas shall be offered annually for a total of thirty-eight (38) units, except as otherwise allowed by law and this part.
   2. (2) The list of courses, approved by the State Board of Education for each content area, is posted annually on the Division of Career and Technical Education website.

   3. (3) Career and technical education.

      1. (A) Nine (9) units of sequenced career and technical education courses representing three (3) occupational areas.
      2. (B) See 6 CAR § 61-202(a)(4)(B)(ix).

2. (b)

   1. (1) For implementation of standards for accreditation requirements for CTE, districts shall offer annually three (3) approved program of study in three (3) different occupational areas.
   2. (2) The CTE requirements can be found on the standards for accreditation website at https://adedata.arkansas.gov/sfa under the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Rules Governing the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, 6 CAR pt. 61.

3. (c)

   1. (1) Each occupational area defines the required entry level (foundation) course for each program of study.
   2. (2) Foundation courses shall be offered annually and Level 2 and Level 3 courses may be offered on a two-year rotating basis.
4. (d) Schools who do not offer required programs of study on campus may utilize public schools, secondary technical centers, or postsecondary institutions to meet requirements upon a written request from the high school for approval by the Division of Career and Technical Education.
5. (e) The Career and Technical Student Organization may operate on the local high school campus or at the secondary technical center campus.
6. (f) If occupational programs are offered off-site to fulfill standards for accreditation requirements, the school shall provide student transportation, sufficient time to complete a three-unit program of study, and sufficient effort to provide these opportunities to students.
7. (g) Secondary schools utilizing off-campus options as a means to meet standards for accreditation shall have on file with the Director of the Division of Career and Technical Education a written agreement between both institutions as documentation to this effect before October 1 of each academic year.
8. (h) Schools shall upload documentation of concurrent enrollment or other agreements annually in the Division of Career and Technical Education electronic reporting system to meet documentation for standards for accreditation requirements.
9. (i) Note. Waivers from the standards for accreditation require State Board of Education approval.

Codification Notes: “CTE” means career technical education.