1. (a)

   1. (1) A CTE modified program is a district option that differs from a CTE program of study as defined by federal Perkins requirements.
   2. (2) A program is designed to give additional flexibility to a school district but cannot take the place of the program of study under the Rules Governing the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts, 6 CAR § 61-202(a)(3)(B)(ix).

2. (b) A CTE modified program shall:

   1. (1) Have defined curriculum or essential standards and skills;
   2. (2) Include a minimum of two (2) credits, at any level, within the same career cluster, offered at the high school, secondary center, or postsecondary institution;
   3. (3) Ensure all teachers in the program have certifications relevant to the program;
   4. (4) Have an appropriate equipment list that meets the learning needs for skill attainment;
   5. (5) Submit a modified program application to the Director of the Division of Career and Technical Education for approval;
   6. (6) Submit a list of industry certifications that students can earn through the program;
   7. (7) Allow students to be counted as CTE modified program concentrators if two (2) courses are completed within a career cluster, and CTE modified program completers if three (3) courses are completed within a career cluster for the program;
   8. (8) Shall identify and use course codes within the same career cluster for each program area;

   9. (9) Culminate in the attainment of:

      1. (A) An industry-recognized credential;
      2. (B) A certificate of proficiency;
      3. (C) A technical certificate; or
      4. (D) An associate degree;

   10. (10) Culminate in advancement to:

       1. (A) A career;
       2. (B) An apprenticeship;
       3. (C) A postsecondary education;
       4. (D) The military; or
       5. (E) A technical school;
   11. (11) Be an eligible LEA* (secondary technical centers on postsecondary campuses excluded from this requirement unless Perkins funding is requested);
   12. (12) Coordinate with the CTE coordinator at the district or consortium level;
   13. (13) Annual desk audit of documentation through an electronic reporting platform; and
   14. (14) Inventory of equipment on file and meeting federal general accounting procedures and Perkins requirements.

3. (c) Perkins funding may be available for CTE modified programs if they meet all Perkins federal requirements including:

   1. (1) Size, scope, quality as approved in the Arkansas Perkins V State Plan;
   2. (2) Stakeholder engagement meetings with documentation of agenda and minutes;
   3. (3) Implementation of an active career and technical student organization (CTSO) with active membership numbers defined by the CTSO bylaws;
   4. (4) Annual desk audit of documentation through an electronic reporting platform;
   5. (5) Inventory of equipment on file and meeting federal general accounting procedures and Perkins requirements; and
   6. (6) Supported by the comprehensive local needs assessment.
4. (d) Note. Secondary technical center programs on postsecondary campuses are funded through the Office of Skills Development.

Codification Notes: “CTE” means career technical education. "LEA" means local education agency.