West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 132 - Vo-Tech Occupational Education
Here’s an organized overview of Agency 132 – Vo‑Tech Occupational Education under the West Virginia Code of State Rules (Title 132):
📚 Structure of Title 132
Title 132, titled “Interpretive Rule – WV Joint Commission for Vocational‑Technical‑Occupational Education”, comprises two primary series:
Series 132‑01 – Certificate Definitions (§ 132‑1‑1 to 132‑1‑4):
Defines certificate types including collegiate, technical, and occupational programs offered by vo‑tech/occupational institutions (regulations.justia.com).
Series 132‑02 – Program Approval Process (§ 132‑2‑1 to 132‑2‑5):
Sets the procedure for approval of new and standard-length adult vocational and technical preparatory programs. It covers proposal development, District Consortia review, regional endorsement, and submittal to the state board through the Assistant State Superintendent or Vice Chancellor (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com).
🔍 Key Provisions
Certificate Types (Series 132‑01)
Collegiate Certificate – Typically designed for postsecondary programs at community colleges.
Technical Certificate – Focuses on trade and vocational skills.
Occupational Certificate – Emphasizes workforce readiness for specific occupations .
Program Approval (Series 132‑02)
Proposal development must originate at a high school, vocational‑technical center, or community college (per WV Code § 18B‑3A‑1b) (regulations.justia.com).
Submission to a District Consortia Committee ensures alignment with regional needs, school mission, resources, and articulation goals (regulations.justia.com).
Regional endorsement is preferred, but proposals lacking it may still be sent forward. Approved programs then go to the State Board for final review and approval (regulations.justia.com).
🏷️ Effective & Current Status
The Code is updated quarterly, and current regulations reflect revisions up to Register Vol. XLII, No. 12 (March 21, 2025) (regulations.justia.com).
These are interpretive rules, meaning they clarify statutory intent rather than establish binding legislative standards.
✅ Summary
Agency 132 implements guidelines by the WV Joint Commission to:
Clearly define vocational, technical, and occupational certificate types.
Set a structured program approval process, including regional review and state oversight.
Ensure alignment with educational standards and labor market needs across WV.
+urther:
Full text of sections like 132‑2‑2 (Standard Length Courses).
Related statutes (e.g., WV Code § 18B‑3A‑1b) or Board meeting summaries.
How certificate programs integrate with Perkins funding or college articulation.
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