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CaliforniaSB 6382025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Youth Apprenticeship Grant Program.
Sponsored By: Mike Fong (Democratic), Stephen Padilla (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
CTE funding and school size split
The state funds the program at $400 million (2015–16), $300 million (2016–17), and $200 million (2017–18). If lawmakers approve, $150 million is available each year from 2018–19 to 2020–21, and $300 million for 2021–22 and each year after. Funds are competitive and split by school size: 4% for ADA ≤ 140, 8% for ADA > 140 to 550, and 88% for ADA > 550. ADA is based on grades 7–12 at the second principal apportionment. The Superintendent and state board’s executive director may adjust these splits.
State career training grants for K–12
The law creates a statewide grant program for career training in K–12 schools. The California Department of Education runs it. School districts, county offices, charter schools, and regional career centers can apply. The grants support courses, career exploration, and work‑based learning that help students move into jobs or college.
Stronger career pathways and access
Beginning June 1, 2026, funded programs must meet high standards. They align courses to state career‑tech standards and local job demand. They offer dual enrollment or AP/IB credit and lead to industry credentials, jobs, or college. Students get career exploration, paid internships, counseling, and after‑school options. Programs must include students with disabilities and underrepresented groups and be staffed by skilled teachers with ongoing training.
Local match rules for grants
Grants are competitive and require a local match. The match is $1 per $1 in 2015–16, $1.50 per $1 in 2016–17, and $2 per $1 from 2017–18 and after. Starting July 1, 2021, the match must be encumbered in the application year, and awards are cut if you cannot fully match. Allowed match sources include LCFF, federal Perkins V, California Partnership Academies, and the Agricultural CTE grant. You cannot use K–12 Strong Workforce or CTE Facilities funds. Matching dollars must be spent on the funded program.
Three-year plans and who applies
Applicants must file a three‑year plan that shows ongoing funding at least equal to what they spent last year, plus written commitments. Each partner in a consortium must show its own funding and commitment. A temporary rule lets one or more districts, county offices, charter schools, or regional centers apply together with written consent. This temporary eligibility change is inoperative June 1, 2026 and repealed January 1, 2027.
Annual CTE results reported and shared
Grantees must report data by November 1 each year, starting June 1, 2026. Reports include graduation rates, CTE completions, dual credit, work‑based learning, readiness, credentials, jobs, and postsecondary enrollment, split by race and gender. A state committee reviews the measures by January 1 each year. The department sends data to the Community Colleges Chancellor by December 30 for the LaunchBoard. Before awards, the department must explain how it checks eligibility. Section 17078.72 becomes operative on June 1, 2026.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Mike Fong
Democratic • House
Stephen Padilla
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Bob Archuleta
Democratic • Senate
Jesse ArreguÃn
Democratic • Senate
Josh Becker
Democratic • Senate
Dave Cortese
Democratic • Senate
Timothy Grayson
Democratic • Senate
Melissa Hurtado
Democratic • Senate
Mike McGuire
Democratic • Senate
Al Muratsuchi
Democratic • House
Sasha Renée Pérez
Democratic • Senate
Susan Rubio
Democratic • Senate
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
Democratic • Senate
Akilah Weber Pierson
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 9/13/2025
Item 159 — Senate SFLOOR
Yes: 37 • No: 0
House vote • 9/12/2025
Item 35 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 72 • No: 6
legislature vote • 8/29/2025
Vote in CX25
Yes: 11 • No: 4
legislature vote • 7/17/2025
Vote in CX09
Yes: 6 • No: 3
legislature vote • 7/2/2025
Vote in CX03
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/4/2025
Item 55 — Senate SFLOOR
Yes: 30 • No: 3
legislature vote • 5/23/2025
Vote in CS61
Yes: 5 • No: 0
legislature vote • 5/12/2025
Vote in CS61
Yes: 7 • No: 0
legislature vote • 4/30/2025
Vote in CS44
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 457, Statutes of 2025.
10/7/2025SenateApproved by the Governor.
10/7/2025legislatureEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
9/23/2025legislatureAssembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 3035.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
9/13/2025SenateIn Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
9/13/2025SenateRead third time. Passed. (Ayes 72. Noes 6. Page 3425.) Ordered to the Senate.
9/12/2025HouseOrdered to third reading.
9/5/2025HouseRead third time and amended.
9/5/2025HouseAssembly Rule 69(b)(1) suspended.
9/5/2025HouseRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
9/2/2025HouseFrom committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (August 29).
8/29/2025HouseAugust 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.
8/20/2025HouseFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 3.) (July 17). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7/17/2025HouseJuly 8 hearing postponed by committee.
7/9/2025HouseRead second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
7/7/2025HouseFrom committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on HIGHER ED. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (July 2).
7/3/2025HouseAssembly Rule 56 suspended.
7/3/2025HouseReferred to Coms. on ED., HIGHER ED. , and L. & E.
6/16/2025HouseIn Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
6/5/2025HouseRead third time. Passed. (Ayes 30. Noes 3. Page 1500.) Ordered to the Assembly.
6/4/2025SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
5/27/2025SenateRead second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
5/23/2025SenateFrom committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 1207.) (May 23).
5/23/2025SenateSet for hearing May 23.
5/16/2025SenateMay 12 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
5/12/2025Senate
Bill Text
Chaptered
10/7/2025
Enrolled
9/18/2025
Amended Assembly
9/5/2025
Amended Assembly
7/7/2025
Amended Senate
5/23/2025
Amended Senate
4/22/2025
Amended Senate
3/26/2025
Introduced
2/20/2025