PURPOSE: This rule incorporates the current state plan for vocational education. This plan constitutes the basis for the operation and administration of the state’s federally assisted vocational education program established by the current vocational education legislation and subsequent amendments enacted by the United States Congress and regulations implementing Acts of Congress published by the Secretary of the United States Department of Education. The plan is submitted to, and with the approval of, the United States Department of Education. It serves as a guide for administering federally funded vocational education programs, services and activities for eligible subrecipients in Missouri.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The publication of the full text of the material that the adopting agency has incorporated by reference in this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. Therefore, the full text of the material will be made available to any interested person at both the Office of the Secretary of State and the office of the adopting agency, pursuant to section 536.031.4, RSMo. Such material will be provided at the cost established by state law.

1. (1) The State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the teachers, eligible recipients, parents, students, interested community members, representatives of special populations, representatives of business and industry, representatives of labor organizations, and the governor, prepares the state plan. The plan identifies specific groups of individuals to be served and indicates the types of programs, services and activities which may be provided. It enumerates the goals and objectives which serves as a basis for the statewide effort to provide for the vocational education needs of the people of Missouri.
2. (2) The Missouri state plan for vocational education contains the administrative provisions for the delivery of the state’s federally assisted vocational education program. The Missouri State Plan for Vocational Education State Fiscal Year 2000–2004 is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule.
3. (3) Rules pertaining to the State Board of Education which is responsible for the administration of the state plan, statements of assurance, methods of joint planning and coordination, procedures on local applications and procedures to establish and meet the state level of performance for the four (4) core indicators of performance are contained in the plan.
4. (4) Operational procedures concerning the allocation of funds for vocational programs are contained in the plan. These procedures deal with funding allocations and procedures for secondary, postsecondary and adult vocational education programs. Additional procedures pertaining to tech prep education and staff development activities are also included.

AUTHORITY: Public Law 105-332, section 178.430, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed Aug. 22, 1974, effective Sept. 2, 1974. Amended: Filed Oct. 10, 1974, effective Oct. 21, 1974. Amended: Filed Oct. 13, 1976, effective Nov. 15, 1976. Amended: Filed Nov. 28, 1977, effective Jan. 16, 1978. Amended: Filed Oct. 20, 1981, effective Dec. 15, 1981. Amended: Filed Oct. 16, 1982, effective Nov. 15, 1982. Amended: Filed Oct. 12, 1983, effective Nov. 15, 1983. Amended: Filed Dec. 7, 1984, effective Jan. 14, 1985. Amended: Filed Jan. 30, 1989, effective Feb. 24, 1989. Amended: Filed Aug. 17, 1990, effective Nov. 30, 1990. Amended: Filed Nov. 22, 1994, effective Feb. 26, 1995. Amended: Filed Oct. 29, 1999, effective Jan. 30, 2000. Amended: Filed Feb. 22, 2001, effective May 30, 2001. *Original authority: 178.430, RSMo 1963. Op. Atty. Gen. No. 96, Wheeler (6-15-55). House Bill No. 202, 68th General Assembly (section 178.430, RSMo (1969)), authorizes State Board of Education to formulate and execute plan of agreement in carrying out provisions of federal Social Security Act in making determination of disability under Title II thereof. The state board has authority to designate Vocational Rehabilitation Section to administer such plan.