1. (1) To be eligible for WBL funds, an LEA shall:

   1. (a) have the program approved by the LEA board;

   2. (b) document that a WBL committee representing all schools within the LEA:

      1. (i) has been created and includes a variety of stakeholders from the different areas described in subsection R277-915-5(1)(c);
      2. (ii) is actively functioning evidenced by planning and implementing WBL activities described in subsection R277-915-5(1)(d); and
      3. (iii) regularly addresses WBL issues;

   3. (c) conduct WBL activities utilizing information from:

      1. (i) business and industry;
      2. (ii) administrators;
      3. (iii) teachers;
      4. (iv) counselors;
      5. (v) parents; and
      6. (vi) students;
   4. (d) develop work-based preparation, participation, and assessment activities for students and teachers involved in all WBL LEA activities;

   5. (e) maintain evidence that WBL components have been integrated and coordinated with:

      1. (i) elementary career awareness;
      2. (ii) secondary career exploration;
      3. (iii) integrated core activities;
      4. (iv) College and Career Awareness; and
      5. (v) school counseling;

   6. (f) maintain evidence of WBL activities and assurances in each LEA developed in coordination with a student's:

      1. (i) IEP;
      2. (ii) Plan for College and Career Readiness; and
      3. (iii) 504 requirements;
   7. (g) require the inclusion of all student groups within the LEA in career development and preparation;

   8. (h) demonstrate WBL coordination with employers and with other school and community development activities;

      1. (i) participate in ongoing state-sponsored WBL coordinated professional development;
   9. (j) participate in the CTE Program Approval evaluation; and
   10. (k) ensure all program requirements are in accordance with section R277-114-5.

KEY: public schools, work-based learning

Date of Last Change: May 24, 2022

Notice of Continuation: December 2, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53G-7-902; 53E-3-401(4)