The proposed bill would amend current statutes to allow school districts and charter schools to offer career and technical education (CTE) courses to middle school students during the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 school years. These courses could be counted towards both eighth-grade promotion and high school graduation requirements. Additionally, the bill mandates that public schools accept credits earned in these CTE courses, while also clarifying that credits will not be recognized if the student did not complete the course or achieve a passing grade.

Furthermore, the bill requires that any school offering CTE courses enter into intergovernmental agreements with designated educational entities, such as career and technical education districts or approved schools. It also establishes annual reporting requirements for schools regarding the number of CTE courses offered and students who successfully completed them. The provisions of this bill would be repealed after December 31, 2036, and it defines "middle school student" as a student in grades six, seven, or eight.