Tennessee § 49-11-110 Preparation of students in middle school grades for career and technical education pathway

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§ 49-11-110 — Preparation of students in middle school grades for career and technical education pathway

Tennessee § 49-11-110

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Bluebook

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-11-110 (2026).

Text

(a)The department of education shall begin preparing students in middle school grades for a career and technical education (CTE) pathway by introducing students to career exploration opportunities that allow students to explore a wide variety of high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand career fields.

(b)The department of education shall:

(1)Provide career exploration and career development activities through an organized, systematic framework designed to aid students in the middle school grades, before enrolling and while participating in a career and technical education program, in making informed plans and decisions about future education and career opportunities and programs of study, which may include:

(A)Introductory courses or activities focused on career exploration and career awaren

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(a) The department of education shall begin preparing students in middle school grades for a career and technical education (CTE) pathway by introducing students to career exploration opportunities that allow students to explore a wide variety of high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand career fields. (b) The department of education shall: (1) Provide career exploration and career development activities through an organized, systematic framework designed to aid students in the middle school grades, before enrolling and while participating in a career and technical education program, in making informed plans and decisions about future education and career opportunities and programs of study, which may include: (A) Introductory courses or activities focused on career exploration and career awareness, including nontraditional fields; (B) Readily available career and labor market information, including information on: (i) Occupational supply and demand; (ii) Educational requirements; (iii) Other information on careers aligned to state or local priorities, as applicable; and (iv) Employment sectors; (C) Programs and activities related to the development of student graduation and career plans; (D) Career guidance and academic counselors that provide information on postsecondary education and career options; (E) Any other activity that advances knowledge of career opportunities and assists students in making informed decisions about future education and employment goals, including nontraditional fields; or (F) Providing students with strong experience in, and a comprehensive understanding of, all aspects of an industry; and (2) Provide professional development opportunities for teachers and faculty related to CTE for students in middle school grades.