281—49.7(256) Program established.

1. 49.7(1)  Definitions. As used in this rule:

   “Apprenticeship program” means an apprenticeship program authorized under federal statute or by the Iowa office of apprenticeship.

   “Eligible program” means a program eligible under the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program.

2. 49.7(2)  Alignment with last-dollar scholarship. The rules governing eligibility for students, programs, and institutions are the same as the eligibility criteria specified in 283—Chapter 15 for the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program.
3. 49.7(3)  Eligibility. Pursuant to 283—subparagraph 15.3(1)“j”(2), a student enrolled in an apprenticeship program aligned to an eligible program may be enrolled in an eligible program on a part-time basis.

The provisions of this rule implement the future ready Iowa state-recognized work-based learning program as authorized under Iowa Code section 256.7 and chapter 256, subchapter VII, part 4.

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