R277-914-2. Definitions

(1) "Career and technical education" or "CTE" means organized educational programs or courses in a secondary school that: (a) teach current industry-specific skills and knowledge; (b) prepare a student for employment; and (c) can prepare a student for postsecondary employment where entry requirements do not require a baccalaureate or advanced degree. (2) "CTE programs of study" means programs organized into clusters that include: (a) agriculture, food, and natural resources; (b) architecture and construction; (c) arts, audio or vision technology, and communications; (d) business, finance, and marketing; (e) computer science and information technology; (f) education and training; (g) engineering and technology; (h) health science; (i) hospitality and tourism; (j) human services; (k) law, public safety, corrections, and security; (l) manufacturing; and (m) transportation, distribution, and logistics. (3) "Career and technical student organization" or "CTSO" means a designated student leadership organization that: (a) provides opportunities for students to learn and practice: (i) leadership development; (ii) academic and technical skills; and (iii) community involvement; and (b) are intra-curricular organizations which are integral to the career and technical programs at the secondary and postsecondary levels of instruction; and (c) have local, state and national affiliation. (4) "CTSO state advisor" means a professional in identified program areas designated by the Superintendent to direct a career and technical student leadership organization statewide.