As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed in this section, unless the context requires otherwise: (a) "Alternative learning course" or "alternative course, program or opportunity" means a sequence of instruction over a period of time that meets reasonably equivalent requirements or competencies of a subject or subjects included in the career and technical education curriculum included in the College and Career Readiness Standards, which results in the granting of a credit leading to high school graduation. (b) "Apprenticeship" means: (i) A program that meets the federal guidelines set out in 29 CFR Part 29, including Industry Programs; or (ii) An apprenticeship program that already exists or created by a Mississippi statute, rule or licensing authority. (c) "Board" means the State Board of Education. (d) "Department" means the State Department of Education. (e) "Licensing" means any required training, education, or fee to work in a specific profession. (f) "Licensing authority" means an agency, examining board, credentialing board, or other office with the authority to impose occupational fees or licensing requirements on any profession. (g) "Sponsoring organization" means any business, industry, whether public or private, nonprofit organization, for-profit organization or other appropriate entities that partner with a local school district or multiple districts to provide alternative learning courses through apprenticeships, internships or pre-apprenticeships, subject to guidelines prescribed by the State Board of Education. Added by Laws, 2020, ch. 401, HB 1336,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2020. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed in this section, unless the context requires otherwise: (a) "Alternative learning course" or "alternative course, program or opportunity" means a sequence of instruction over a period of time that meets reasonably equivalent requirements or competencies of a subject or subjects included in the career and technical education curriculum included in the College and Career Readiness Standards, which results in the granting of a credit leading to high school graduation. (b) "Apprenticeship" means: (i) A program that meets the federal guidelines set out in 29 CFR Part 29, including Industry Programs; or (ii) An apprenticeship program that already exists or created by a Mississippi statute, rule or licensing authority. (c) "Board" means the State Board of Education. (d) "Department" means the State Department of Education. (e) "Licensing" means any required training, education, or fee to work in a specific profession. (f) "Licensing authority" means an agency, examining board, credentialing board, or other office with the authority to impose occupational fees or licensing requirements on any profession. (g) "Sponsoring organization" means any business, industry, whether public or private, nonprofit organization, for-profit organization or other appropriate entities that partner with a local school district or multiple districts to provide alternative learning courses through apprenticeships, internships or pre-apprenticeships, subject to guidelines prescribed by the State Board of Education. Added by Laws, 2020, ch. 401, HB 1336,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2020. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed in this section, unless the context requires otherwise: (a) "Alternative learning course" or "alternative course, program or opportunity" means a sequence of instruction over a period of time that meets reasonably equivalent requirements or competencies of a subject or subjects included in the career and technical education curriculum included in the College and Career Readiness Standards, which results in the granting of a credit leading to high school graduation. (b) "Apprenticeship" means: (i) A program that meets the federal guidelines set out in 29 CFR Part 29, including Industry Programs; or (ii) An apprenticeship program that already exists or created by a Mississippi statute, rule or licensing authority. (c) "Board" means the State Board of Education. (d) "Department" means the State Department of Education. (e) "Licensing" means any required training, education, or fee to work in a specific profession. (f) "Licensing authority" means an agency, examining board, credentialing board, or other office with the authority to impose occupational fees or licensing requirements on any profession. (g) "Sponsoring organization" means any business, industry, whether public or private, nonprofit organization, for-profit organization or other appropriate entities that partner with a local school district or multiple districts to provide alternative learning courses through apprenticeships, internships or pre-apprenticeships, subject to guidelines prescribed by the State Board of Education. Added by Laws, 2020, ch. 401, HB 1336,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2020. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed in this section, unless the context requires otherwise: (a) "Alternative learning course" or "alternative course, program or opportunity" means a sequence of instruction over a period of time that meets reasonably equivalent requirements or competencies of a subject or subjects included in the career and technical education curriculum included in the College and Career Readiness Standards, which results in the granting of a credit leading to high school graduation. (b) "Apprenticeship" means: (i) A program that meets the federal guidelines set out in 29 CFR Part 29, including Industry Programs; or (ii) An apprenticeship program that already exists or created by a Mississippi statute, rule or licensing authority. (i) A program that meets the federal guidelines set out in 29 CFR Part 29, including Industry Programs; or (ii) An apprenticeship program that already exists or created by a Mississippi statute, rule or licensing authority. (c) "Board" means the State Board of Education. (d) "Department" means the State Department of Education. (e) "Licensing" means any required training, education, or fee to work in a specific profession. (f) "Licensing authority" means an agency, examining board, credentialing board, or other office with the authority to impose occupational fees or licensing requirements on any profession. (g) "Sponsoring organization" means any business, industry, whether public or private, nonprofit organization, for-profit organization or other appropriate entities that partner with a local school district or multiple districts to provide alternative learning courses through apprenticeships, internships or pre-apprenticeships, subject to guidelines prescribed by the State Board of Education.
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