Executive Order Establishing "Governor’s P-20 Council of Arizona"
WHEREAS, a healthy economy and individual earning potential depends on the quality and availability of education from preschool through adulthood; and....
WHEREAS, currently only one-third of all college age Arizonans enroll in two or four-year post-secondary institutions, only 50 percent of those enrolled complete a Bachelors degree, and these statistics place Arizona well below the national average; and....
(1) The P-20 Council shall consist of an appropriate number of members to represent the education and workplace communities. The Governor shall Chair the Council and appoint all members....
(2) The P-20 Council shall explore ways Arizona can achieve a more effective, efficient and equitable education pipeline through some or all of the following strategies:
-Aligning high school, college, and work expectations to meet industry-specific skill sets in high-growth, high-skill occupations that will bring economic prosperity and diversity to Arizona....
(7) The status of the Council shall be reviewed no later than December 31, 2006 to determine appropriate action for its continuance, modification or termination. [Amended and superseded by Executive Order 2005-26]
