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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 06-1479

THE GOVERNOR

Title 4--ADMINISTRATION

[36 Pa.B. 4160]
[Saturday, August 5, 2006]

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

[4 PA. CODE CH. 6]

[EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2005-6 AS AMENDED]

Commission on College and Career Services

   August 10, 2005

   Whereas, the education of all children is a moral and economic development priority for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and

   Whereas, for every 100 ninth graders in Pennsylvania only 77 graduate on time, 47 enroll in college after graduation and only 28 receive degrees; and

   Whereas, the Commonwealth is one of only six states in the nation that fails to establish uniform graduation requirements for high school students; and

   Whereas, the Commonwealth is 46th among the states in its percentage of residents who have more than a high school diploma; and

   Whereas, a high school graduate earns more than three times as much as a Pennsylvanian who does not graduate high school, and a college graduate earns nearly double the amount as a high school graduate earns; and

   Whereas, the Commonwealth desires to prepare a citizenry and workforce of world-class quality that will enable industry to grow in Pennsylvania; and

   Whereas, the Commonwealth's enacted 2005-06 Budget takes important strides in transforming Pennsylvania's high schools by providing $4.7 million for the Project 720 High School Reform Initiative, $5 million for dual enrollment and $66 million for tutoring--much of which is focused on grades 7-12; and

   Now, Therefore, I, Edward G. Rendell, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and other laws, do hereby establish the Commission on College and Career Success as hereinafter set forth:

    Governor

   Fiscal Note:  GOV 05-14. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.

Annex A

TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

CHAPTER 6. ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

Subchapter S. COMMISSION ON COLLEGE AND CAREER SERVICES

Sec.

6.261.Purpose.
6.262.Responsibilities.
6.263.Composition and appointments.
6.264.Terms of membership.
6.265.Compensation.
6.266.Reports.
6.267.Executive agencies.
6.268.Effective date.
6.269.Termination date.

§ 6.261. Purpose.

   The purpose of the Commission on College and Career Success (Commission) is to:

   (1)  Undertake a comprehensive review of the Commonwealth's laws, regulations and policies to ascertain whether they set clear and consistent expectations for high school success to ensure that all students graduate ready for college and careers.

   (2)  Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, which includes this Commonwealth, National and international studies.

   (3)  Encourage and endorse strategies for school districts to increase academic achievement and graduation rates in high school.

   (4)  Encourage and endorse strategies for higher education to increase retention through the first 2 years of postsecondary education.

   (5)  Produce a final report that includes recommendations for any necessary changes to legislation, regulations and policies consistent with the mission of the Commission.

§ 6.262.  Responsibilities.

   The responsibilities of the Commission on College and Career Success are to:

   (1)  Define ''college and career ready'' in Mathematics, English and Science.

   (2)  Examine and make specific recommendations for better alignment of academic standards and assessments across the secondary and post-secondary educational sectors as well as industry in this Commonwealth.

   (3)  Encourage local school districts to adopt a core high school curriculum for all students of this Commonwealth.

   (4)  Present to the Governor a legislative and regulatory package that would address the needs outlined in their findings.

   (5)  Investigate policies and programs that ensure a higher number of prepared students enter and remain in our colleges and universities.

§ 6.263. Composition and appointments.

   (a)  The members of the Commission on College and Career Success (Commission) are appointed by the Governor unless otherwise noted and consist of a wide spectrum of stakeholders that include the following:

   (1)  The Governor.

   (2)  The Secretary of Education.

   (3)  Three members of the State Board of Education, one of whom serves as vice-chairperson of the Commission.

   (4)  Three representatives of higher education institutions of this Commonwealth, one of whom serves as co-chairperson of the Commission.

   (5)  Three representatives of the business community, one of whom serves as co-chairperson of the Commission.

   (6)  One local superintendent.

   (7)  One local high school teacher or principal.

   (8)  One member of a local board of school directors.

   (9)  Two members appointed by the Senate, one appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate and one appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate.

   (10)  Two members appointed by the House of Representatives, one appointed by the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives and appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.

   (b)  A Commission member may designate an alternate to attend meetings.

   (c)  Commission work groups, appointed by the Commission chairpersons and composed of select members of the Commission and others, will conduct work as designated by the Commission with the assistance of Department of Education staff and consultants. Work groups and consultants will help facilitate key sessions, conduct necessary research and issue a final report. The topics and tasks of workgroups will be identified by the Commission.

   (d)  The Department of Education will provide administrative support to the Commission.

   (e)  A Commission member may designate an alternate to attend Commission meetings, if required.

§ 6.264. Terms of membership.

   (a)  Members of the Commission on College and Career Success (Commission) serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

   (b)  If a vacancy occurs on the Commission due to resignation, disability or death of a member, the Governor or other appointing authority, as applicable, should appoint a successor as expeditiously as possible.

§ 6.265. Compensation.

   Members of the Commission on College and Career Success receive no compensation for their services, except that members may be reimbursed for actual travel and related expenses in accordance with Commonwealth travel and subsistence policies. See Chapter 40 (relating to travel and subsistence).

§ 6.266. Reports.

   The Commission on College and Career Success will issue a report containing a summary of its progress and recommendations for legislation, regulations and secondary and postsecondary policies in this Commonwealth. A preliminary report will be produced by May 1, 2006, and a final report will be produced by December 31, 2006.

§ 6.267. Executive agencies.

   Agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction shall provide assistance to the Commission as requested by the chairpersons.

§ 6.268. Effective date.

   This subchapter is effective immediately.

§ 6.269. Termination date.

   This subchapter is in force until February 12, 2007.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 06-1479. Filed for public inspection August 4, 2006, 9:00 a.m.]


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