Section R. 395.231 - DefinitionsRule 1. As used in these rules:
(a) "Added cost" means expenditures incurred by a public educational agency in the operation of a career and technical education program which exceed the expenditures required to operate non career and technical education programs.(b) "Career and technical education program" means an instructional program as defined under section 3 of 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.3.(c) "Career and technical education program of study" means a coherent, articulated sequence of rigorous academic and career-related courses, commencing in ninth grade and leading to an associate degree, an industry-recognized certificate of licensure, or a baccalaureate and beyond.(d) "Department" means the Michigan department of education. The office of career and technical education, within the department, shall implement these rules.(e) "Family and consumer science programs" means non-wage earning programs that are designed to assist students develop knowledge and skills, to become contributing members of society, and to function in multiple roles in day-to-day living and employment throughout their life. Family and consumer science education provides a foundation for achievement of life goals and assumption of future role responsibilities.(f) Parenthood education means teaching parenting skills via simulation, interaction with people who are parents or caregivers, and direct interaction with children. The preparation shall include practical experiences that develop the necessary knowledge to encourage children's development. This course examines personal readiness to become a parent and the issues important to raising healthy children with positive parent-child relationships.Mich. Admin. Code R. 395.231