House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 2nd edition.

Adds language providing that students enrolled in the Occupational Course of Study to receive their high school diplomas are not required to participate in the preparation program or the mandatory remedial courses as provided for in this act, unless a parent specifically requests such participation.

Deletes a requirement that the program include revisions to direct instruction remediation modules. Requires high schools to use only curriculum approved by the State Board of Community Colleges, in consultation with the State Board of Education. 

Amends requirements concerning the delivery of remedial instruction, now requiring high school faculty teaching the remedial course to complete specified training requirements as determined by the State Board of Community Colleges, in consultation with the State Board of Education. Also, directs the NC Community College System to provide oversight of the remedial courses. Deletes language from the previous edition that detailed specific oversight and training responsibilities of community college faculty concerning the high school remediation courses.  

Makes technical changes.