1. (1) An LEA may award a career development credential to a student with an IEP or Section 504 plan:

   1. (a) who meets the requirements of a career focused work experience before leaving school; and

   2. (b) consistent with:

      1. (i) state and federal law; and
      2. (ii) the student's IEP or Section 504 plan.

2. (2) Before receiving a career development credential, a student shall:

   1. (a) earn the following credits in core content:

      1. (i) English Language Arts (3.0);
      2. (ii) Mathematics (2.0);
      3. (iii) Science (1.0); and
      4. (iv) Social Studies (1.0);

   2. (b) complete 120 hours of community based work experience, to include:

      1. (i) 40 hours of paid employment; or
      2. (ii) documentation of completion of intake with a vocal rehabilitation counselor or the Department of Workforce Services;

   3. (c) complete an LEA approved transition curriculum class or coursework that includes:

      1. (i) disability awareness;
      2. (ii) accommodations;
      3. (iii) self-advocacy training;
      4. (iv) career exploration; and
      5. (v) workplace soft skills;
   4. (d) receive .5 credits in a CTE Work Based Learning internship, including accommodations or modifications as appropriate and allowed by industry standards; and
   5. (e) verify concentration in a CTE pathway in the student's area of interest.

KEY: adult education, high school credits, graduation requirements

Date of Last Change: March 1, 2026

Notice of Continuation: November 15, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-501(1)(b); 53E-3-401(4)