SB2059 establishes standards for career and technology education programs in Texas, ensuring they include classroom instruction and practical.

SB2059 amends the Texas Occupations Code to create standards for career and technology education programs. These programs must include an appropriate number of hours of classroom instruction and a practical component, with on-the-job training credited towards the latter. The bill also prohibits higher education institutions from imposing more stringent requirements than public high schools. The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation will develop these standards, consulting with the Texas State Technical College and relevant interest groups.

SB2059 establishes standards for career and technology education programs in Texas, ensuring they include classroom instruction and practical.

SB2059 amends the Texas Occupations Code to create standards for career and technology education programs. These programs must include an appropriate number of hours of classroom instruction and a practical component, with on-the-job training credited towards the latter. The bill also prohibits higher education institutions from imposing more stringent requirements than public high schools. The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation will develop these standards, consulting with the Texas State Technical College and relevant interest groups.