ConnectEd seeks to inform state policy by conducting research studies and distributing reports, sharing expertise, and convening stakeholders. The bills listed below have potential to impact the expansion of multiple pathways in California high schools. Bills are grouped by the policy areas addressed in the ConnectEd policy guide (January 2008). Since ConnectEd is not a lobbying organization, we do not formally support or oppose pending legislation.
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| Bill # |
Bill Summary |
Fiscal |
Author |
Sponsor |
Last Action |
Status |
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State Endorsement of Multiple Pathways
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| SB 1672 |
Clean Technology Job Creating Bond Act - Subject to voter approval at the 2010 election, enacts the renewable energy, climate change, CTE, and clean technology job creation bond act; authorizes the issuance and sale of $2.25B in bonds for specified purposes, including the development of “green” jobs, businesses, and educational and worker training programs (including pathways) |
Yes |
Senator Steinberg |
Held Assembly Approps |
Not Advancing |
| AB 2648 |
Multiple Pathway Programs – Requires CDE in conjunction with CCC, CSU, UC, OSE, EDD, Assembly, Senate and other stakeholders to develop a report for expanding and establishing multiple pathway programs |
Yes |
Assembly Member
Bass |
Los Angeles Chamber |
Enrolled |
CHAPTERED |
| AB 2855 |
California Partnership Academies – Establishes two new categories for California Partnership Academies, Green Technology (9 academies) and Goods Movement (4 academies) |
Yes |
Assembly Member Hancock |
Author |
Enrolled |
CHAPTERED |
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Curriculum and Instruction
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| SB 1248 |
Career Technical Education – States the intent of the legislature to expand career technical education programs in middle and high schools in the state; adds required industry representation to advisory boards of school districts that operate CTE programs |
Yes |
Senator Wyland |
Author |
Held Assembly Approps |
Not Advancing |
| SB 1269 |
Science Education – States the intent of the legislature to increase science education programs and the number of pupils who go to college and graduate with degrees in scientific and engineering fields |
Yes |
Senator Wyland |
Author |
Held Assembly Approps |
Not Advancing |
| AB 2515 |
Regional Occupational Centers – Authorizes ROC/Ps to offer Preparation for Apprenticeship Programs and requires CDE to develop associated curriculum for building trades and construction |
Yes |
Assembly Member Hancock |
State Building & Construction Trades Council |
Held Assembly Approps |
Not Advancing |
| AB 2698 |
Career Technical Education: Peace Officer Standards and Training – Requires the SPI to develop model curriculum standards for courses related to becoming a peace officer |
Yes |
Assembly Member Calderon |
Peace Officers Standards & Training |
Held Assembly Approps |
Not Advancing |
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Work Based Learning
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| AB 2078 |
Work Based Learning (WBL) – Intends to improve the quality of and access to WBL; defines work-based learning; authorizes school districts to establish WBL programs; and extends to WBL the ADA apportionments and other provisions that apply to work experience programs |
Yes |
Assembly member Fuentes |
Los Angeles Chamber |
Enrolled |
Vetoed |
| AB 2471 |
Digital Arts Studio Partnership and Workforce Program – Establishes the program to train youth in digital technology skills |
Yes |
Assembly Member Karnette |
Author |
Enrolled |
Vetoed |
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Student Support Services
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| SB 890 |
Pupils: Early College Commitment Program – For students from districts volunteering to participate, provides a spot in a community college or state university to pursue CTE or degree, including financial aid opportunities |
Yes |
Senator Scott |
Campaign for College Opportunity |
Enrolled |
CHAPTERED |
| SB 946 |
Community College Early Assessment Program – Establishes a program to provide high school students with an indicator of their readiness for transfer-level English and mathematics at the end of grade 11 |
Yes |
Senator Scott |
Author |
Enrolled |
CHAPTERED |
| SB 1442 |
Supplemental Instruction Programs – Authorizes districts offering supplemental instruction programs to offer courses that integrate core curriculum with project-based learning |
No |
Senator Wiggins |
Author |
Enrolled |
Vetoed |
| SB 1532 |
High School Graduation – Once CALPADS is able to report an accurate 4-year graduation rate, establishes a 90% graduation goal, and broadens scope of existing supplemental instruction to achieve that goal |
Yes |
Senator Steinberg |
Author |
Held Senate Approps |
Not Advancing |
| SB 1671 |
Before and After School Programs – Authorizes before and after school programs that serve pupils in grades K-9 to use grants for purposes of CTE programs offered in partnership with off-campus nonprofit organizations |
Yes |
Senator Hollings-worth |
Author |
Introduced |
Not Advancing |
| AB 1482 |
Supplemental Instruction – In addition to offering supplemental instruction to pupils who do not demonstrate sufficient progress toward passing the CAHSEE, requires supplemental instruction to be offered to pupils who do not demonstrate sufficient progress toward meeting HS graduation requirements |
Yes |
Assembly Member Leno |
Author |
Held Senate Approps |
Not Advancing |
| AB 2395 |
Supplemental Instruction – Authorizes supplemental instruction to be provided during the school day |
No |
Assembly Member Walters |
Author |
Introduced |
Not Advancing |
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Teacher Preparation and Development
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| SB 1104 |
Teacher Credentialing – Renames and modifies requirements for earning a preliminary or clear designated subject CTE credential |
Yes |
Senator Scott |
Author |
Enrolled |
CHAPTERED |
| SB 1677 |
Teacher Credentialing – As amended, requires LAO to convene an advisory committee to determine the preparation and professional development needs of teachers providing instruction in applied learning programs |
Yes |
Senator Scott |
Los Angeles Chamber |
Held Assembly Approps |
Not Advancing |
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Regional Implementation
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| SB 1327 |
Career Technical Education Facilities Program – Allows donations of equipment, labor, and materials to be given to schools and requires Office of Public School Construction to develop associated regulations |
Yes |
Senator Wyland |
Author |
Held Assembly Approps |
Not Advancing |
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Scheduling and Instructional Time
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| SB 672 |
Pupil instruction: Courses of Study: Graduation Requirements – Commencing in 2013-14, requires 9-12 students to complete two CTE courses to receive a high school diploma |
Yes |
Senator Torlakson |
Get Real |
Held Assembly Eudcation |
Not Advancing |
| SB 675 |
Instructional Programs: Technology Integration Curriculum Plan – Conducts needs assessment of all school districts to determine availability and accessibility of CTE and computer literacy coursework; provides a comprehensive plan for integrating technical skills training into the core curriculum of schools |
Yes |
Senator Torlakson |
Author |
Held at Request of Author Assembly Education |
Not Advancing |
| SB 681 |
Pupil Attendance: High School – As amended, requires the LAO to examine the issue of each HS offering pupils a minimum of 7 class periods per school day |
Yes |
Senator Torlakson |
Author |
Held Assembly Education |
Not Advancing |
| AB 1409 |
Concurrent Enrollment – Extends and modifies the cap currently placed on the percentage of students from a high school that may enroll in summer college courses; modifies information on concurrent enrollment that must be reported |
Yes |
Assembly Member Portantino |
Author |
Held Senate Approps |
Not Advancing |
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Alignment with Post-Secondary Education
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| AB 876 |
Career Technical Education – Requires CSU and requests UC to take specified actions to recognize career technical education coursework in connection with the admissions criteria of the respective universities |
Yes |
Assembly Member Davis |
Black Caucus |
Enrolled |
CHAPTERED |
| AB 1586 |
Career Technical Education – Requires CSU and urges UC to recognize the completion of all HS CTE courses that meet the model curriculum standards as satisfying the completion of an elective course requirement for admission |
Yes |
Assembly Member DeSaulnier |
Get Real |
Held Senate Education |
Not Advancing |
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Assessment, Accountability and Evaluation
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| SB 1251 |
API Reporting – Includes 5- and 6-year graduation rates in the indicators currently reported to the department for purposes of calculating a school's API |
Yes |
Senator Steinberg |
Author |
Enrolled |
CHAPTERED |
| AB 2366 |
Pupil Data: Workforce Outcomes – Intent to require CDE to link CALPADS with EDD workforce data to keep track of students after they leave high school |
No |
Assembly Member Portantino |
Author |
Introduced |
Not Advancing |
