R277-705-6. Career Development Credentials

(1) An LEA may award a career development credential to a student with an IEP or Section 504 plan: (a) who meets the requirements of a career focused work experience before leaving school; and (b) consistent with: (i) state and federal law; and (ii) the student's IEP or Section 504 plan. (2) Before receiving a career development credential, a student shall: (a) earn the following credits in core content: (i) English Language Arts (3.0); (ii) Mathematics (2.0); (iii) Science (1.0); and (iv) Social Studies (1.0); (b) complete 120 hours of community based work experience, to include: (i) 40 hours of paid employment; or (ii) documentation of completion of intake with a vocal rehabilitation counselor or the Department of Workforce Services; (c) complete an LEA approved transition curriculum class or coursework that includes: (i) disability awareness; (ii) accommodations; (iii) self-advocacy training; (iv) career exploration; and (v) workplace soft skills; (d) receive .5 credits in a CTE Work Based Learning internship, including accommodations or modifications as appropriate and allowed by industry standards; and (e) verify concentration in a CTE pathway in the student's area of interest.