CA AB2383

Establishes the Autism Employment and Education Program at participating California Community Colleges and California State University campuses to provide residential, occupational, and living skills training for students with mental disabilities, including autism.

Creates the Autism Employment and Education Fund in the State Treasury to provide funding to the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges and Trustees of the California State University for program development, implementation, and administration.

Aims to increase employment rates for students with mental disabilities from approximately 25 percent to 85 percent and provide a more affordable alternative to adult day treatment programs.

Requires the Board of Governors and Trustees to develop administrative guidelines and program requirements for implementation at each participating institution.

Becomes operative only upon appropriation by the Legislature for implementation and administration of the program.