Preparatory secondary career and technical education programs — Criteria.
RCW 28A.700.030
in effectAll approved preparatory secondary career and technical education programs must meet the following minimum criteria: (1) Either: (a) Lead to a certificate or credential that is state or nationally recognized by trades, industries, or other professional associations as necessary for employment or advancement in that field; or (b) Allow students to earn dual credit for high school and college through career and technical education, advanced placement, or other agreements or programs; (2) Be comprised of a sequenced progression of multiple courses that are technically intensive and rigorous; and (3) Lead to workforce entry, state or nationally approved apprenticeships, or postsecondary education in a related field.
All approved preparatory secondary career and technical education programs must meet the following minimum criteria:
(1) Either:
(a) Lead to a certificate or credential that is state or nationally recognized by trades, industries, or other professional associations as necessary for employment or advancement in that field; or
(b) Allow students to earn dual credit for high school and college through career and technical education, advanced placement, or other agreements or programs;
(2) Be comprised of a sequenced progression of multiple courses that are technically intensive and rigorous; and
(3) Lead to workforce entry, state or nationally approved apprenticeships, or postsecondary education in a related field.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28A.700&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026