Community colleges: job market study.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill's status is 'Died at Desk' and it did not pass into law.

Job Market Study for Community College Programs

AB-1446 makes minor, non-substantive changes to existing rules requiring community colleges to study job markets before starting new vocational or occupational training programs.

What This Bill Does

• Makes minor, non-substantive changes to the rule that requires community college districts to conduct a job market study before establishing vocational or occupational training programs.

Who It Names or Affects

• Community college districts in California

Terms To Know

Vocational training program

A course of study that teaches skills needed for specific jobs.

Occupational training program

Similar to vocational training, it focuses on preparing students for careers in a particular field.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill did not pass and was stopped by the governor.
• It only makes minor changes and does not create new programs or funding.

Official Summary Text

AB 1446, as introduced, Garcia.
Community colleges: job market study.
Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, as one of the segments of public postsecondary education in this state. Existing law establishes community college districts throughout the state, and authorizes them to provide instruction at the campuses they operate and maintain. Existing law requires the governing board of a community college district, before establishing a vocational or occupational training program, to conduct a job market study of the labor market area, as specified.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes in the latter provision.

Current Bill Text

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