Section 20-2-159.1. Focused programs of study

   No later than July 1, 2013, the Department of Education shall develop, and the State Board of Education shall approve, state models and curriculum framework for the following focused programs of study, as defined in Code Section 20-2-326, including, but not limited to:

   (1) Agriculture, food, and natural resources;

   (2) Architecture and construction;

   (3) Arts, audio-video technology, and communications;

   (4) Business, management, and administration;

   (5) Education and training;

   (6) Finance;

   (7) Health science;

   (8) Hospitality and tourism;

   (9) Human services;

   (10) Information technology;

   (11) Law, public safety, and security;

   (12) Manufacturing;

   (13) Government and public administration;

   (14) Marketing, sales, and service;

   (15) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and

   (16) Transportation, distribution, and logistics.

Such focused programs of study may be combined around these and other related clusters.

Code 1981, § 20-2-159.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 635, § 5/HB 186; Ga. L. 2012, p. 689, § 3/HB 713.