§ 41-29-336 — Construction and Application of Division

(a) Nothing in this division shall require the sponsors of nonregistered preapprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and industry-recognized apprenticeships, including state agencies, colleges and universities, and business and industry sponsors to certify the programs with the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship.
(b) Nothing in this division shall be interpreted as a mandate to hinder funds duly distributed to a state agency, college or university, or any other entity receiving state or federal funds in support of apprenticeship activities.
(c) The Alabama Office of Apprenticeship, with the consent of the sponsor, shall permit the State Apprenticeship Intermediary to provide the required technical instruction and technical assistance, including the implementation of the competency models established in subdivision (3) of subsection (h) of Section 41-29-333 that are aligned to the on-the-job training for apprenticeship programs registered or certified by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship.
(d) The State Department of Education shall continue to be the eligible agency to receive and administer career and technical education funding under the Perkins Act.

Legislative History

(Act 2019-506, §7.)