All vocational-technical programs offered by the eligible recipient meet or exceed state Standards for Program Approval no later than September 1, 2000. An Equity Committee has been established to address issues related to ensuring equal access and success for students who are members of special populations consistent with the guidelines provided by the NH Department of Education. 131 of the Act, and the populations they serve. I certify that all information contained in this application is true and correct. The Advisory Committee meets at least quarterly each year.
Subcommittees meet as often as necessary to deal with the operations of the vocational center.
The committee may include parents and students, and is comprised of persons not employed by school districts. The committee makes recommendations concerning operations of the regional vocational center and other regional vocational-technical programs in the region to the boards of the school districts within the region, which include the use of federal funds generated on a regional basis, the coordination of school calendars and schedules throughout the region, information about program availability and the provision of transportation, and any other matters affecting regional participation in vocational education. The receiving board has considered the recommendations of the advisory committee in determining programs, facilities, and enrollment needs, and the use of federal vocational funds, as described in this application for funding. I further certify that the membership of this Committee is composed of representatives of the general public including at least one representative each of business, industry, and labor, and that the Committee has an appropriate representation of both sexes, as well as resident racial and ethnic minorities.