37-3-99 - Curriculum choices for students who are interested in direct entry into the workforce upon high school graduation; pilot program to redesign secondary schools to function as workforce develo
§ 37-3-99. Curriculum choices for students who are interested in direct entry into the workforce upon high school graduation; pilot program to redesign secondary schools to function as workforce development centers [Repealed effective July 1, 2013].
(1) The State Department of Education shall design curriculum choices within the current requirements for a high school diploma for students who are interested in direct entry into the work force immediately following high school graduation. It is the intent of the Legislature that the curriculum for this program be rigorous, meeting the requirements based on research outlining the skills needed for entry into the work force. The program shall comply with the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The department shall design the program for entering ninth graders. The department shall report to the Legislature on January 1, 2007, on its plan for the program. Students who choose the curriculum under the program will receive a standard diploma.
(2) The State Board of Education shall develop and pilot a program to redesign secondary schools in Mississippi to function not only as curriculum and educational entities but also as work force development centers. Contingent upon appropriations, the State Board of Education shall pilot a minimum of fifteen (15) sites to be selected through a process developed by the State Board of Education and to be implemented during the 2007-2008 school year. Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, subject to appropriation, the State Board of Education shall phase in additional sites, based upon the criteria and selection process developed by the board, through the 2013-2014 school year.
This section shall stand repealed from and after July 1, 2013.
Sources: Laws, 2006, ch. 554, § 1; Laws, 2007, ch. 511, § 1; Laws, 2008, ch. 418, § 1, eff from and after July 1, 2008.