1. (a)

   1. (1) For each occupation on the list developed under § 21-209(h) of this subtitle, the CTE Committee shall develop, in collaboration with the Governor's Workforce Development Board, comprehensive, publicly accessible career pathway information.

   2. (2) The career pathway information shall include information on:

      1. (i) Skills, knowledge, competencies, experience, or credential standards for each occupation;
      2. (ii) Concrete steps to obtain the skills, competencies, experiences, or credentials necessary to advance on a career pathway or to higher-paying roles in a profession;
      3. (iii) Credentials to be issued at each stage of career pathway advancement; and
      4. (iv) Necessary criteria to be awarded a credential.
   3. (3) The career pathway information shall be adopted by the Governor's Workforce Development Board.
2. (b) All State agencies and relevant workforce development and education programs shall use the list of occupations developed under § 21-209(h) of this subtitle and career pathway information developed under this section as a guideline for curriculum alignment, credentialing, and career advancement.

Added by Acts 2026, c. 602, § 1, eff. July 1, 2026.