Programs of study shall meet the following indicators:
- Be of sufficient size; offer a sequence of four or more earned technical credits.
- Have a postsecondary connection through dual enrollment, dual credit, current agreement for a program of study or current local articulation agreement approved by the lead administrators of KDE and postsecondary institutions or leads to KDE-approved industry recognized certifications.
- Have an active advisory panel.
- Have a certified and appropriately endorsed teacher.
- Have a co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) that provides students the opportunity to engage in leadership development activities.
- Be supported by current labor market data.
