Md. Code Regs. 13B.08.23.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 13B.08.23.04 - Approval of a Workforce Development Sequence

A. A community college shall apply to the Commission for approval of a workforce development sequence on a form prescribed by the Secretary.

B. The Secretary shall approve a workforce development sequence application if:

(1) The Secretary determines that completion of the courses in the sequence results in the issuance of a noncredit certificate to the student; and

(2) Each course in the sequence:

(a) Is eligible to be funded through Pell grants under Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act;

(b) Is eligible to be funded through the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act;

(c) Is designed to prepare an individual to sit for a licensing exam required by a State regulatory agency for employment in a specific occupational field;

(d) Is a required component of a registered apprenticeship; or

(e) In the Secretary's determination:

(i) Is approved for State funding through the Request for State Funding of a Continuing Education Course (CC-10) application process; and

(ii) Has the purpose of job enhancement or job preparation, or leads to licensure or certification for an occupation that requires licensure or certification.

Md. Code Regs. 13B.08.23.04

Regulation .04 adopted effective 46:1 Md. R. 12, eff. 1/14/2019