The department shall recognize and honor articulation agreements executed between licensed proprietary schools and public school districts or state area technology centers to allow for academic or training equivalencies needed to obtain licensure in a profession regulated by the department, including but not limited to electrician, plumbing, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning licenses. The licensed proprietary school shall:
(1) Be a department-approved education provider; or (2) Have a training course acceptable to the department.