Sec. 15. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:
(1) "Utility career cluster" means a list:
(A) compiled for purposes of college and career pathways relating to career and technical education under section 1.5(g) of this chapter; and
(B) setting forth industries or occupational fields that:
(i) are related to the provision of utility services; and
(ii) share similar knowledge and skill training requirements.
(2) "Utility services" includes:
(A) production, transmission, or distribution of electricity;
(B) acquisition, transportation, distribution, or storage of natural gas;
(C) provision of communications service (as defined in IC 8-1-32.5-3);
(D) treatment, storage, or distribution of water; and
(E) collection or treatment of wastewater.
(b) Not later than December 31, 2022:
(1) the state board shall, for purposes of approving under section 1.5(g) of this chapter sequences of courses leading to student concentrators in industries or occupational fields related to the provision of utility services, approve a utility career cluster; and
(2) the governor's workforce cabinet shall, in consultation with the state board, the department, and the department of workforce development, create one (1) or more course sequences:
(A) each of which consists of courses approved by the state board for purposes of college and career pathways relating to career and technical education under section 1.5(g) of this chapter; and
(B) each of which provides students with knowledge and skills necessary for employment in an industry or occupational field in the utility career cluster.
(c) In creating one (1) or more course sequences under subsection (b)(2), the governor's workforce cabinet, in consultation with the state board, the department, and the department of workforce development, shall:
(1) consider the impact of course sequences on the long term outcomes of students; and
(2) prioritize course sequences that lead to high wage, high demand jobs.
As added by P.L.18-2022, SEC.13.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 32. Student Standards, Assessments, and Performance
Chapter 4. Graduation Requirements
20-32-4-1.5. Graduation Requirements; Funding for Cambridge International Exams and Training
20-32-4-2. Failure to Meet Graduation Pathway Requirement
20-32-4-4.1. Waiver From Postsecondary Readiness Competency Requirements
20-32-4-5. Failure to Meet Graduation Requirements; Child With a Disability; Eligibility to Graduate
20-32-4-6. Students With Disabilities; Applicability of Requirements
20-32-4-7. Exemption From Indiana Diploma With Core 40 Designation
20-32-4-8. Student Not Passing at Least Three Core 40 Courses
20-32-4-10. Student Whose Parent Does Not Attend Meeting With Student and Counselor
20-32-4-11. Student With a Disability; Progress Toward Diploma
20-32-4-12. Functional Workplace Spanish Transcript Designation
20-32-4-13. Diploma Issued for Deceased Student
20-32-4-14. Alternative Diploma for Students With Significant Cognitive Disabilities
20-32-4-16. Collection of Data on Career Clusters and Course Sequences; Annual Report