Pending Rule
Title 5-DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Division 60–Division of Career Education
Chapter 120-Career Education
ORDER OF RULEMAKING
By the authority vested in the State Board of Education under Public Law 105-332 and sections 161.092, RSMo Supp. 2006 and 178.430, RSMo 2000, the board hereby amends a rule as follows:
5 CSR 60-120.010 is amended.
A notice of proposed rulemaking was not published because state program plans required under federal education acts or regulations are specifically exempt under section 536.021, RSMo. During the month of January 2008, the Division of Career Education conducted six (6) public hearings regarding proposed changes to the Missouri State Plan for Career Education. The hearings were conducted in Jefferson City, Cape Girardeau, Springfield, St. Charles, Kansas City, and Macon.
This rule becomes effective thirty (30) days after publication in the Code of State Regulations. This rule describes the administrative provisions for the delivery of the state’s federally-assisted career education program.
5 CSR 60-120.010 State Plan for Career Education. This order of rulemaking amends the Purpose, sections (1)-(4) to bring the program plan in compliance with federal statutes.
PURPOSE: This rule incorporates the current state plan for career education. This plan constitutes the basis for the operation and administration of the state’s federally assisted career education program established by the current career education legislation and subsequent amendments enacted by the United States Congress and regulations implementing Acts of Congress published by the Secretary of the United States Department of Education. The plan is submitted to, and with the approval of, the United States Department of Education. It serves as a guide for administering federally funded career education programs, services and activities for eligible subrecipients in Missouri.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here.
(1) The State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with teachers, administrators, eligible recipients, parents, students, interested community members, representatives of special populations, representatives of business and industry, representatives of labor organizations, and the governor, prepares the state plan. The plan identifies specific groups of individuals to be served and indicates the types of programs, services and activities which may be provided. It enumerates the goals and objectives which serve as a basis for the statewide effort to provide for the career education needs of the people of Missouri.
(2) The Missouri State Plan for Career Education contains the administrative provisions for the delivery of the state's federally assisted career education program. The Missouri State Plan for Career Education State Fiscal Years 2008-2013 is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule. A copy of the Missouri State Plan for Career Education (revised 2008) is published by and can be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Division of Career Education, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
(3) Rules pertaining to the State Board of Education which is responsible for the administration of the state plan, statements of assurance, methods of joint planning and coordination, procedures on local applications and procedures to establish and meet the state level of performance for the six (6) core indicators of performance for secondary programs and the five (5) core indicators of performance for postsecondary programs are contained in the plan.
(4) Operational procedures concerning the allocation of funds for career programs are contained in the plan. These procedures deal with funding allocations and procedures for secondary, postsecondary and adult career education programs. Additional procedures pertaining to tech prep education and staff development activities are also included.
AUTHORITY: Public Law 105-332, sections 178.430, RSMo 2000 and 161.092, RSMo Supp. 2006. Original rule filed Aug. 22, 1974, effective Sept. 2, 1974. Amended: Filed Oct. 10, 1974, effective Oct. 21, 1974. Amended: Filed Oct. 13, 1976, effective Nov. 15, 1976. Amended: Filed Nov. 28, 1977, effective Jan. 16, 1978. Amended: Filed Oct. 20, 1981, effective Dec. 15, 1981. Amended: Filed Oct. 16, 1982, effective Nov. 15, 1982. Amended: Filed Oct. 12, 1983, effective Nov. 15, 1983. Amended: Filed Dec. 7, 1984, effective Jan. 14, 1985. Amended: Filed Jan. 30, 1989, effective Feb. 24, 1989. Amended: Filed Aug. 17, 1990, effective Nov. 30, 1990. Amended: Filed Nov. 22, 1994, effective Feb. 26, 1995. Amended: Filed Oct. 29, 1999, effective Jan. 30, 2000. Amended: Filed Feb. 22, 2001, effective May 30, 2001.
PUBLIC COST: This order of rulemaking is estimated to cost state agencies or political subdivisions approximately $23,261,201 during Fiscal Year 2009 with the cost recurring annually over the life of the rule subject to appropriations.
FISCAL NOTE
PUBLIC COST
I. RULE NUMBER
Title: 5 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Division: 60 - Career Education
Chapter: 120 - Career Education
Type of Rulemaking: Order of Rulemaking
Rule Number and Name: 5 CSR 60-120.010 State Plan for Career Education
II. SUMMARY OF FISCAL IMPACT
Affected Agency or Political Subdivision |
Estimated Cost of Compliance in the Aggregate |
State of Missouri |
$23,261,201 is estimated for Fiscal Year 2009 with the cost recurring annually over the life of the rule subject to appropriations to be distributed to career education programs. |
III. WORKSHEET
The Missouri State Plan for Career Education provides the direction as to how career education programs and state/federal funds are administered. During the 2006-07 school year, 288,627 Missouri high school students and adults took part in career education programs in public high schools, area career centers, community colleges and four-year colleges and universities.
IV. ASSUMPTIONS
The Missouri General Assembly and Congress will continue to obligate resources to assist Missouri in continuing its efforts in career education as identified in the State Plan.