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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 10. GENERAL GOVERNMENT |
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Subtitle G. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INVOLVING BOTH STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS |
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Chapter 2308. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT |
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Subchapter H. SKILL STANDARDS BOARD |
Sec. 2308.402. DUTIES OF SKILL STANDARDS BOARD
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(a) The skill standards board shall:
(1) validate and recognize nationally established skill standards to guide curriculum development, training, assessment, and certification of workforce skills;
(2) convene industry groups to develop skill standards and certification procedures for industries and occupations in which standards have not been established or adopted and recognize the skill standards and certification procedures;
(3) review the standards developed by other states and foreign countries and enter into agreements for mutual recognition of standards and credentials to enhance portability of skills; and
(4) promote the use of standards and credentials among employers.
(b) The skill standards board shall:
(1) report periodically to the governor; and
(2) provide annual reports to the governor, the division, and the legislature.