Purpose
The purpose of this rulemaking is to adopt the secondary and postsecondary career education programs prescribed in Sections 1004.92 and 1011.80, Florida Statutes, and listed as follows: “Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources,” “Architecture & Construction,” “Arts, A/V Technology & Communication,” “Business, Management & Administration,” “Education & Training,” “Energy,” “Finance,” “Government & Public Administration,” “Health Science,” “Hospitality & Tourism,” “Human Services,” “Information Technology,” “Law, Public Safety & Security,” “Manufacturing,” “Marketing, Sales & Service,” “Engineering and Technology Education,” “Transportation, Distribution & Logistics,” and “Additional CTE Programs/Courses,” all of which fall under the umbrella of the “Career and Technical Education Programs, Academic Year 2024-2025.” In addition, the rule will adopt the “Adult General Education Standards and Curriculum Frameworks 2024-2025” required by statute. This amendment also removes language that was repealed by SB 7004 (2024) related to the program certification of Automotive Service Technology Education Programs.