California Education Interagency Council.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Fong
Last action: 2026-02-02
Official status: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill's implementation is contingent upon an appropriation, which is not detailed.

California Education Interagency Council

This law establishes the California Education Interagency Council within the Government Operations Agency to evaluate workforce and economic changes in California and integrate education and employment systems.

What This Bill Does

Establishes the California Education Interagency Council within the Government Operations Agency.
Requires the council to develop a strategic plan and work plans, report on outcomes of its work to the Governor and Legislature.
Sets up an Office of the California Education Interagency Council in the Government Operations Agency.

Who It Names or Affects

State officers who will be part of the California Education Interagency Council
The Government Operations Agency

Terms To Know

Intersegmental: Involving different parts or levels of an educational system.
Cross-sector: Involving multiple industries or areas, not just one specific field.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill requires an appropriation before it can be implemented.
It does not specify how the council will work with schools and employers in detail.

Bill History

2026-02-02 California Legislative Information
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2026-01-31 California Legislative Information
Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
2025-05-23 California Legislative Information
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
2025-05-14 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
2025-04-30 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2025-04-24 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
2025-04-23 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HIGHER ED. Read second time and amended.
2025-04-07 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
2025-04-03 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HIGHER ED. Read second time and amended.
2025-02-03 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
2025-01-08 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee February 7.
2025-01-07 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 95, as amended, Fong.
California Education Interagency Council.
Existing law establishes the Government Operations Agency, which consists of several state entities, including, but not limited to, the State Personnel Board, the Department of General Services, and the Office of Administrative Law.
This bill, subject to an appropriation, would establish in the Government Operations Agency the California Education Interagency Council, composed of specified state officers for purposes of evaluating workforce and economic changes in the state, integrating and aligning education and employment systems, maximizing funding impact, supporting adult skill development, coordinating regional education and workforce needs, and serving as a forum for discussions of intersegmental and cross-sector policy issues, as specified. The bill would require the council, among other duties, to adopt
a
strategic
plan,
and work plans,
report to the Governor and the Legislature on the
outcome
outcomes
of its work and recommendations to advance
transitional kindergarten to postsecondary education, inclusive,
intersegmental student pathway efforts aligned to careers, establish a faculty and employer advisory committee, and provide advice and recommend tools designed to support students across their educational careers, as specified. The bill, subject to an appropriation, would establish the Office of the California
Education Interagency Council in the Government Operations Agency as a neutral administrative body tasked with supporting the California Education Interagency Council, as specified.

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