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SB-422 • 2026

California Workforce Development Board: developmental services.

California Workforce Development Board: developmental services.

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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
Grayson
Last action
2026-02-02
Official status
Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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California Workforce Development Board: Reviewing Developmental Services

This law requires the California Workforce Development Board to review existing recommendations and provide a report on strategies for addressing workforce shortages in developmental services by January 1, 2027.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the board to review current recommendations about developmental services.
  • Asks the board to research and write a report with new ideas to solve workforce problems in developmental services.
  • Tells the State Department of Developmental Services to help the board by giving staff support and expertise.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The California Workforce Development Board
  • The Governor and Legislature of California
  • The State Department of Developmental Services

Terms To Know

workforce development system
A set of programs, policies, and services aimed at improving the skills and employability of workers.
developmental services
Services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities to help them live independently and participate in their communities.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what actions will be taken based on the report.
  • It is unclear how much funding will be available for this research and reporting process.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-02 California Legislative Information

    Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. 2025-05-23 California Legislative Information

    May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

  3. 2025-05-16 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing May 23.

  4. 2025-05-05 California Legislative Information

    May 5 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.

  5. 2025-04-25 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing May 5.

  6. 2025-04-22 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 812.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  7. 2025-04-04 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing April 21.

  8. 2025-03-26 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HUMAN S. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 567.) (March 26). Re-referred to Com. on HUMAN S.

  9. 2025-03-18 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing March 26.

  10. 2025-02-26 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Coms. on L., P.E. & R. and HUMAN S.

  11. 2025-02-19 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 21.

  12. 2025-02-18 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Official Summary Text

SB 422, as introduced, Grayson.
California Workforce Development Board: developmental services.
Existing law establishes the California Workforce Development Board as the body responsible for assisting the Governor in the development, oversight, and continuous improvement of California’s workforce investment system and the alignment of the education and workforce investment systems to the needs of the 21st century economy and workforce. Existing law requires the board to assist the Governor in certain activities, including the review and technical assistance of statewide policies, programs, and recommendations to support workforce development systems in the state, as specified.
This bill would require the board, on or before January 1, 2027, to review existing recommendations and to research and provide a report to the Governor and the Legislature including recommendations on the most compelling strategies for addressing the workforce
shortage in California’s developmental services system, as specified. The bill would require the State Department of Developmental Services to provide staff support and expertise to the board for this purpose.

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