1. (1) Pursuant to Subsection 53F-2-311(3)(b), the Superintendent shall allocate funds to each high school offering approved CTE programs as described in this section.

2. (2) The Superintendent shall distribute 10 WPUs to an LEA for each high school that:

   1. (a) conducts approved programs in a minimum of two CTE career cluster areas;
   2. (b) conducts a minimum of six different state approved CTE courses including at least the ability to concentrate in two CTE pathways and complete one pathway; and
   3. (c) has at least one approved career and technical student leadership organization that aligns with the pathways offered by the LEA.

3. (3) The Superintendent shall distribute 15 WPUs to an LEA for each high school that:

   1. (a) conducts approved programs in a minimum of three CTE career cluster areas.
   2. (b) conducts a minimum of nine different state approved CTE courses including at least the ability to concentrate in three CTE pathways and complete one pathway; and
   3. (c) has at least one approved CTE student leadership organizations that aligns with a pathway offered by the LEA.

4. (4) The Superintendent shall distribute 20 WPUs to an LEA for each high school that:

   1. (a) conducts approved programs in a minimum of four CTE career cluster areas.
   2. (b) conducts a minimum of 12 different state approved CTE courses including at least the ability to concentrate in four CTE pathways and complete two pathways; and
   3. (c) has at least two approved CTE student leadership organizations that align with the pathways offered by the LEA.

5. (5) The Superintendent shall distribute 25 WPUs to an LEA for each high school that:

   1. (a) conducts approved programs in a minimum of five CTE career cluster areas.
   2. (b) conducts a minimum of 15 different state approved CTE courses including the ability to concentrate in at least five CTE pathways and complete three pathways; and
   3. (c) has at least three approved CTE student leadership organizations that align with the pathways offered by the LEA.
6. (6) A maximum of one alternative high school per LEA may qualify for funds under this section.
7. (7) Exceptions for advanced pathway completion requirements may be approved annually for an LEA that has a sponsorship or partnership with a degree granting public higher education institution by the Superintendent through specific contractual agreements.
8. (8) Programs and courses provided through school district technical centers may not receive funding under this section.

KEY: career and technical education

Date of Last Change: December 19, 2025

Notice of Continuation: May 16, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-507; 53F-2-311; 53G-6-708