TO ADDRESS THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND THE CAREER EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD RELATED TO SECONDARY TECHNICAL CENTERS.

Senate Bill 528 proposes to amend the powers and duties of the Office of Skills Development and the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. The bill requires these entities to ensure that any approved secondary technical center begins operation with at least six occupation-specific programs. This standard applies to public high schools, postsecondary technical institutes, two-year colleges, or education service cooperatives that are designated as secondary technical centers.