ATLANTA (February 22, 2013) – The Senate passed Senate Bill 100 to reestablish the Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission by a vote of 47-2 today.
“The Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission has been successfully reviewing the conditions, needs and challenges of career and technical education programs in Georgia and reporting this information back to the General Assembly for seven years,” said Sen. John Wilkinson, sponsor of SB 100. “They’ve done an outstanding job, and Senate Bill 100 will allow them to continue to perform this vital task.”
SB 100 repeals the sunset provision for the Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission, which was originally enacted in 2006 and expired on December 31, 2012.
The Commission would include four House Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, four Senators appointed by the President of the Senate, three non-legislative members appointed by the Governor, and three non-legislative members appointed by the State School Superintendent. All members will serve two-year terms coinciding with the legislative term. The Commission will meet at least once, but no more than four times, annually.
The Department of Education will report annually to the Commission regarding Georgia’s career and technical education program. Based on this information, the Commission will periodically review the program and issue an annual report to the General Assembly recommending any necessary action or legislation related to its findings.
RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
February 22, 2013
For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Interim Director
Kate Greer, Broadcast Specialist
Kate.Greer@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028