This bill amends Section 33-2205 of the Idaho Code to enhance the framework for career technical education (CTE) certificates. Key changes include the revision of criteria for individuals seeking to teach in career-related subjects. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement for a minimum of 6,000 hours of professional experience and 2,000 hours of experience for different qualifications, replacing these with a standard of "adequate" professional experience as determined by the state board for career technical education. Additionally, it establishes that postsecondary credits earned in CTE programs will transfer at full credit value to any public Idaho college or university in a similar program of study.

The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the division of career technical education, including the coordination of virtual course delivery with the Idaho digital learning academy and the maintenance of a list of secondary CTE pathways. It allows for the development of funding methodologies for different delivery types of these pathways and provides incentives for public colleges and universities to align foundational courses for uniformity and transferability. The act declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-2205