R277-914-2. Definitions

  (1) "Career and technical education" or "CTE" means organized educational programs that:

  (a) prepare individuals for a wide range of high-skill, high-demand careers;

  (b) provide students with a seamless education system from public education to post-secondary education, driven by a Plan for College and Career Readiness; and

  (c) provide students competency-based instruction, hands-on experiences, or certified occupational skills, culminating in further education and meaningful employment.

  (2) "CTE areas of study" include:

  (a) agriculture;

  (b) business;

  (c) family and consumer sciences;

  (d) health science;

  (e) information technology;

  (f) marketing;

  (g) skilled and technical sciences; and

  (h) technology and engineering education.

  (3) "Career and technical student organization" or "CTSO" means a designated student organization that:

  (a) places emphasis on leadership and skill development;

  (b) is integral to the career and technical programs at the secondary and postsecondary levels of instruction; and

  (c) has local, state and national affiliation.

  (4)(a) "CTSO advisor" means a professional in identified program areas designated by the Superintendent to direct a career and technical student leadership organization statewide.

  (b) A CTSO advisor is most commonly a teacher in the program area and is paid a stipend by the Superintendent to administer and advise in a specific program area.

  (5) "Funds designated for management of student organizations at the state level" means up to one percent (1%) of the CTE add-on fund allowed to be used for the management and operation of CTSOs at the state and local level as described in Subsection 53F-2-311(2)(d).