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Bill would let CTE centers charge added fee up to 10% of base tuition; committee hears workforce and access concerns
Summary
Committee reviewed a conforming amendment allowing approved independent schools functioning as area career and technical education centers to charge feeder school districts a CTE fee not to exceed 10% of the base tuition amount, and members discussed workforce shortages, access barriers and potential pilot programs to accredit nonprofit training.
The committee examined language to align tuition rules for comprehensive high schools and career and technical education (CTE) centers, adding a provision that an approved independent school that functions as an area CTE center may charge an additional per‑pupil CTE fee not to exceed 10% of the statutory base amount, in addition to the standard tuition charge.
Why it matters: CTE programs generally have higher operating costs because of small classes, specialized equipment and instructor recruitment challenges. The committee…
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