Plain English Breakdown
The effective date is unknown because the law depends on Senate Bill 638 being enacted.
California Education Interagency Council
This law creates a new council inside the Government Operations Agency to connect education and workforce systems, but it only starts if Senate Bill 638 also becomes law.
What This Bill Does
- Creates the California Education Interagency Council within the existing Government Operations Agency.
- Sets goals for matching school programs with job market needs, supporting adult skill development, and aligning regional education and workforce needs.
- Requires the council to write strategic plans and report results to the Governor and Legislature.
- Establishes a neutral office to handle administrative tasks for the council.
- Allows the creation of an advisory group made up of faculty and employers if funding is provided.
Who It Names or Affects
- State officers who will serve on the new council.
- One representative from a nongovernmental entity.
- The Governor and Legislature, who receive reports and recommendations.
- Faculty members and employers, who may join an advisory committee.
Terms To Know
- Government Operations Agency
- A state group that includes entities like the State Personnel Board, the Department of General Services, and the Office of Administrative Law.
- Intersegmental policy issues
- Topics involving different parts or levels of the education system working together with other sectors.
Limits and Unknowns
- The law does not take effect unless Senate Bill 638 is also passed and enacted.
- An advisory committee can only be formed if money is specifically set aside for it in a budget appropriation.
- The exact list of state officers who will serve on the council depends on future specifications.