Section 188-E:5 Program.
I. The program in the regional vocational centers shall be broad enough to serve the reasonable needs of the area, and provide for a substantial vocational offering in the region. Each center shall make maximum utilization of cooperative arrangements with special education and vocational rehabilitation in providing vocational education for disadvantaged and disabled persons. Opportunities for out-of-school youths, including ""drop outs'' and others, and adult education will be provided whenever possible. The regional vocational centers, as an integral part of each vocational offering, may provide opportunities in leadership development through participation by students in appropriate corresponding and nationally recognized vocational student organizations.
II. Regional vocational centers shall, on a space available basis, enroll any student requesting enrollment who has attended 2 years of high school regardless of the number of academic credits earned, provided that:
(a) The student has successfully completed any courses required as a prerequisite for the career and technical education program elected; or
(b) The prerequisites have been waived by the regional vocational center. Such a waiver shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Source. 1973, 567:1. 1990, 140:2, X. 1998, 333:1. 2007, 333:4, eff. Sept. 14, 2007.