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. Since ConnectEd is not a lobbying organization, we do not formally support or oppose pending legislation.
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Bill Summary |
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| SB 21 |
Regional Education and Economic Integration Initiative – Establish the Regional Education and Economic Integration Initiative and provide grants to 10 local educational agencies or intermediary organizations to improve coordination and expand career technical education and college pathway options for more pupils. |
Senator Torlakson |
Held in Assembly Appropriations 8/30 |
| SB 52 |
CTE Teacher Credentialing – Rename the designated subjects vocational education credential to the designated subjects preliminary CTE teaching credential and establish a list of authorized subjects for the credential that reflects the 15 industry sectors identified in the CTE standards adopted by the SBE. |
Senator Scott |
Enrollment– Governor’s Desk |
| SB 309 |
Career Technical Education: Subject Requirements for Admission to the University of California – Develop standards-based core CTE course curricula for at least 5 high-growth, high-need industry sectors, other than agriculture. |
Senator Scott |
Held in Senate Appropriations 5/31 |
| SB 405 |
Schools: Curriculum: Opportunities for Pupils – Establish the Fair Competition for College and Career Pilot Program and give grants to up to 100 schools to increase CTE and a-g course offerings. |
Senator Steinberg |
Enrollment– Governor’s Desk |
| SB 672 |
Pupil instruction: courses of study: graduation requirements – Commencing in 2013-14, require 9-12 students to complete 2 CTE courses to receive a high school diploma. |
Senator Torlakson |
Passed Senate; Two Year Bill |
| SB 675 |
Instructional Programs: Technology Integration Curriculum Plan – Conduct needs assessment of all school districts and county offices of education to determine availability and accessibility of CTE and computer literacy coursework. Provide a comprehensive plan for integrating technical skills training into the core curriculum of schools. |
Senator Torlakson |
Passed Senate; Two Year Bill |
| SB 681 |
Pupil Attendance: High School – Require school districts to ensure that each of its high schools offers pupils a minimum of 7 class periods per school day. |
Senator Torlakson |
Passed Senate; Two Year Bill |
| SB 830 |
Public Schools: Partnership Academies – Expand California Partnership Academy program to a maximum of 390 partnership academies by June 30, 2014, through the issuance of a maximum of 20 implementation grants per year. |
Senator Kehoe |
Held in Assembly Appropriations 8/30 |
| Other Bills |
| SB 15 |
State CTE Vision Council – Create the CTE Vision Council to make recommendations regarding CTE and develop a workforce preparation strategic plan by Dec. 31, 2008. |
Senator Wyland |
Not advancing |
| SB 43 |
Teacher Credentialing – Authorizes CTC to issue eminence teaching credentials (as preliminary single subject credentials) to experienced professionals with subject matter expertise who meet certain criteria. |
Senator Torlakson |
Re-Referred to Senate Rules; Two Year Bill |
| SB 219 |
Pupil Achievement: API – Revise the API (by July 2009) to include high school dropout and graduation rates and outcomes related to college and career readiness. |
Senators Steinberg & Romero |
Enrollment– Governor’s Desk |
| SB 859 |
Teacher Credentialing: Visiting Faculty Permits – Authorizes CTC to issue visiting faculty permits for college and university instructors to teach in K-12 schools. |
Senator Scott |
Enrollment– Governor’s Desk |
| SB 890 |
Pupils: Early College Commitment Program – For students from districts volunteering to participate, provide a spot in a community college or state university to pursue a career technical education or degree, combined with financial aid opportunities |
Senator Scott |
Assembly Appropriations |
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