State Plan for Career Education

PURPOSE: This rule incorporates the current state plan for career education. This plan constitutes the basis for the operation and administration of the state’s federally-assisted career education program established by the current career 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 career education programs, services, and activities for eligible subrecipients in Missouri. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here. (1) The state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with teachers, administrators, 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 serve as a basis for the statewide effort to provide for the career education needs of the people of Missouri. (2) The Missouri State Plan for Career Education contains the administrative provisions for the delivery of the state’s federally-assisted career education program. The Missouri State Plan for Career Education State Fiscal Years 2008–2013 is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule. A copy of the Missouri State Plan for Career Education (revised 2008) is published by and can be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Division of Career Education, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. (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 six (6) core indicators of performance for secondary programs and the five (5) core indicators of performance for postsecondary programs are contained in the plan. (4) Operational procedures concerning the allocation of funds for career education programs are contained in the plan. These procedures deal with funding allocations and procedures for secondary, postsecondary, and adult career education programs. Additional procedures pertaining to tech prep education and staff development activities are also included. AUTHORITY: Public Law 105-332, section 161.092, RSMo Supp. 2007 and section 178.430, RSMo 2000.* This rule previously filed as 5 CSR 60-120.010. 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, AND SECONDARY EDUCATION effective Feb. 26, 1995. Amended: Filed Oct. 29, 1999, effective Jan. 30, 2000. Amended: Filed Feb. 22, 2001, effective May 30, 2001. Amended: Filed May 13, 2008, effective July 30, 2008. Moved to 5 CSR 20-200.160, effective Aug. 16, 2011. *Original authority: 161.092, RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 2002, 2003 and 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.