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CS/SB 196 — Guidance Services on Academic and Career Planning
by Commerce and Tourism Committee and Senators Jones, Hutson, and Perry
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Education Pre-K -12 Committee (ED)
The bill adds to middle school academic and career planning and high school acceleration notification requirements a notification to parents and students of career and work-based learning opportunities and pathways. The bill:
- Requires a middle grade student’s personalized academic and career plan to include information on the career and technical education graduation pathway option and work-based learning opportunities.
- Expands the required annual school district parental notification on high school acceleration options to include information on career education and planning options, work-based learning opportunities, and foundational and soft-skill credentialing programs.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2023.
Vote: Senate 39-0; House 118-0