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Tennessee Code Title 49. Education § 49-7-1205

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) As used in this part, “work-based learning” or “WBL” means a credit-bearing experience in a secondary or postsecondary curriculum which:

(1) Includes, but is not limited to, job shadowing, internships, clinicals, practicums, apprenticeships, co-ops, and industry-led service learning projects;

(2) Is incorporated into coursework or related to a specific field of study;

(3) Integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with the practical application and development of technical skills and proficiencies in a professional work setting; and

(4) May or may not include wages, salary, or other compensation to the student.

(b) The board of regents, in consultation with the higher education commission, shall coordinate curriculum development by the faculty and related resource materials to assist educators, employers, and students with workplace training and placement. The curriculum, work-based learning experiences, and materials shall, at a minimum, meet the necessary skill standards of high-skill and high-technology industries in this state. The curriculum and materials shall define courses and work-based learning experiences that are necessary for each technical career field that may lead to a postsecondary credential. The curriculum shall be developed by faculty who teach within the field and shall outline the academic and technical courses that are necessary for each postsecondary award, credential, or degree to be awarded under this part.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 49. Education § 49-7-1205 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-49-education/tn-code-sect-49-7-1205/

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