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CA AB95

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Fong

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the California Education Interagency Council within the Government Operations Agency to align education and workforce systems, evaluate economic changes, maximize funding impact, and coordinate regional education and workforce needs

  • Council membership includes leaders from K-12 education, UC, CSU, Community Colleges, Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, and Department of Finance

  • Requires the council to hold its first meeting by December 31, 2025, adopt a strategic plan by November 30, 2026 (updated every six years), and release biennial work plans after consultation with legislative education committees and the Governor

  • Creates the Office of the California Education Interagency Council as a neutral administrative body with a Governor-appointed executive officer to support council operations, research, and analysis

  • Council must establish a faculty and employer advisory committee within two years, develop mechanisms for experiential learning opportunities (internships, apprenticeships), and submit biennial reports to the Legislature on progress toward career-aligned student pathways

Legislative Description

California Education Interagency Council.

Last Action

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/30/2025
Higher Education2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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