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 prior to leaving school; and

  (b) consistent with:

  (i) state and federal law; and

  (ii) the student's IEP or Section 504 plan.

  (2) Prior to 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.