CA AB2974

Amends Section 14206 of the Unemployment Insurance Code to add new duties for local workforce development boards regarding alignment with public contracting needs.

Requires local boards to lead efforts to provide support to employers in aligning with public contracting needs in a manner that will support local workforce opportunities.

Establishes this as a state-mandated local program, with reimbursement to local agencies for related costs to be made pursuant to existing statutory procedures in Government Code Part 7.

Implements requirements consistent with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 by expanding local board responsibilities for engaging with employers and workforce development system stakeholders.