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CA SB1243
Bill
Status
5/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Portantino
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AI Summary
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Establishes the California State Pathways in Technology (CA P-TECH) Program as a public-private partnership to prepare students for high-skill jobs in technology, manufacturing, health care, and finance.
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Provides participating students with five core benefits: free education in grades 9-14 focused on STEM, workplace learning with industry mentors and internships, individualized academic support, opportunity to earn an associate of science or associate degree for transfer in a high-tech field, and job placement commitment from business partners.
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Requires CA P-TECH programs to develop curricula in high-wage, high-skill career areas that align school, college, and community systems with career pathways extending from grade 9 through two years of postsecondary education.
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Implementation of the program is contingent upon enactment of an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes.
Legislative Description
Public postsecondary education: The California State Pathways in Technology Program.
Last Action
June 26 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
6/26/2018