Bill > HB758

This bill amends Kentucky law regarding career and technical education (CTE) funding by changing the allocation of supplemental funds from 60% enrollment-based and 40% incentive-based to 75% enrollment-based and 25% incentive-based. The bill modifies the incentive structure to require students first achieve "concentrator" status (completing at least two credits in a single CTE pathway) before being eligible for a second incentive. Qualifying incentives now include technical skill attainment, completing work-based learning program hours, or earning approved dual college credits. The bill limits students to a maximum of two incentives per program (either at state-operated technology centers or local districts), compared to the previous four-incentive limit. Additionally, the bill establishes a career and technical education innovation and support fund to receive 25% of funds from converted CTE centers, which can be used for supporting innovation, assisting centers experiencing hardships, providing technical assistance, and improving student outcomes. The legislation aims to provide more structured and focused funding for career and technical education programs in Kentucky, with an emphasis on meaningful student engagement and skill development.