20 U.S.C. § 2399

Current through P.L. 118-78 (published on www.congress.gov on 07/30/2024)

Section 2399 - Study on programs of study aligned to high-skill, high-wage occupations

(a) Scope of study

The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to evaluate-

(1) the strategies, components, policies, and practices used by eligible agencies or eligible recipients receiving funding under this chapter to successfully assist-

(A) all students in pursuing and completing programs of study aligned to high-skill, high-wage occupations; and

(B) any special population or specific subgroup of students identified in section 6311(h)(1)(C)(ii) of this title in pursuing and completing programs of study aligned to high-skill, high-wage occupations in fields in which such special population or subgroup is underrepresented; and

(2) any challenges associated with replication of such strategies, components, policies, and practices.

(b) Consultation

In carrying out the study conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall consult with a geographically diverse (including urban, suburban, and rural) representation of-

(1) students and parents;

(2) eligible agencies and eligible recipients;

(3) teachers, faculty, specialized instructional support personnel, and paraprofessionals, including those with expertise in preparing career and technical education students for non-traditional fields;

(4) Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations;

(5) special populations; and

(6) representatives of business and industry.

(c) Submission

Upon completion, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit the study conducted under subsection (a) to the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate.

20 U.S.C. § 2399

Pub. L. 88-210, title II, §219, as added Pub. L. 115-224, §201, 132 Stat. 1621.

EDITORIAL NOTES

PRIOR PROVISIONSPrior sections 2401 to 2404 were omitted in the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 105-332.Section 2401, Pub. L. 88-210, title IV, §401, as added Pub. L. 98-524, §1, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2466; amended Pub. L. 101-392, §402, 104 Stat. 806, related to research objectives.Section 2402, Pub. L. 88-210, title IV, §402, as added Pub. L. 98-524, §1, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2466; amended Pub. L. 101-392, §403, 104 Stat. 806, related to research activities.Section 2403, Pub. L. 88-210, title IV, §403, as added Pub. L. 98-524, §1, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2467; amended Pub. L. 101-392, §404, 104 Stat. 807, related to national assessment of vocational education programs. Section 2404, Pub. L. 88-210, title IV, §404, as added Pub. L. 98-524, §1, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2468; amended Pub. L. 101-392, §405, 104 Stat. 809; Pub. L. 103-382, §351, 108 Stat. 3966, related to National Center or Centers for Research in Vocational Education.

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

EFFECTIVE DATESection effective July 1, 2019, see section 4 of Pub. L. 115-224, set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment note under section 2301 of this title.

career and technical education: The term "career and technical education" means organized educational activities that-(A) offer a sequence of courses that-(i) provides individuals with rigorous academic content and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions, which may include high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations, which shall be, at the secondary level, aligned with the challenging State academic standards adopted by a State under section 6311(b)(1) of this title;(ii) provides technical skill proficiency or a recognized postsecondary credential, which may include an industry-recognized credential, a certificate, or an associate degree; and(iii) may include prerequisite courses (other than a remedial course) that meet the requirements of this subparagraph;(B) include competency-based, work-based, or other applied learning that supports the development of academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of an industry, including entrepreneurship, of an individual;(C) to the extent practicable, coordinate between secondary and postsecondary education programs through programs of study, which may include coordination through articulation agreements, early college high school programs, dual or concurrent enrollment program opportunities, or other credit transfer agreements that provide postsecondary credit or advanced standing; and(D) may include career exploration at the high school level or as early as the middle grades (as such term is defined in section 7801 of this title).
non-traditional fields: The term "non-traditional fields" means occupations or fields of work, such as careers in computer science, technology, and other current and emerging high skill occupations, for which individuals from one gender comprise less than 25 percent of the individuals employed in each such occupation or field of work.
special populations: The term "special populations" means-(A) individuals with disabilities;(B) individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including low-income youth and adults;(C) individuals preparing for non-traditional fields;(D) single parents, including single pregnant women;(E) out-of-workforce individuals;(F) English learners;(G) homeless individuals described in section 11434a of title 42;(H) youth who are in, or have aged out of, the foster care system; and(I) youth with a parent who-(i) is a member of the armed forces (as such term is defined in section 101(a)(4) of title 10); and(ii) is on active duty (as such term is defined in section 101(d)(1) of such title).