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Chapter 16.5. California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Program of California Education Code >> Division 4. >> Title 2. >> Part 28. >> Chapter 16.5.
(a) The California Career Technical Education Incentive
Grant Program is hereby established as a state education, economic,
and workforce development initiative with the goal of providing
pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, with the
knowledge and skills necessary to transition to employment and
postsecondary education. The purpose of this program is to encourage
and maintain the delivery of career technical education programs
during implementation of the school district and charter school local
control funding formula pursuant to Section 42238.02. There is
hereby appropriated to the department from the General Fund for the
program established pursuant to this chapter the following amounts:
(1) For the 2015-16 fiscal year, four hundred million dollars ($400,000,000).
(2) For the 2016-17 fiscal year, three hundred million dollars ($300,000,000).
(3) For the 2017-18 fiscal year, two hundred million dollars ($200,000,000).
(b) Of the amounts appropriated in paragraphs (1) through (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a), 4 percent is designated for applicants with average daily attendance of less than or equal to 140, 8 percent is designated for applicants with average daily attendance of more than 140 and less than or equal to 550, and 88 percent is designated for applicants with average daily attendance of more than 550. For purposes of this section, average daily attendance shall be those figures that are reported at the time of the second principal apportionment for the previous fiscal year for pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive. For any applicant consisting of more than one school district, county office of education, charter school, or regional occupational center or program operated by a joint powers authority, or of any combination of those entities, the sum of the average daily attendance for each of the constituent entities shall be used for purposes of this subdivision.
(1) For the 2015-16 fiscal year, four hundred million dollars ($400,000,000).
(2) For the 2016-17 fiscal year, three hundred million dollars ($300,000,000).
(3) For the 2017-18 fiscal year, two hundred million dollars ($200,000,000).
(b) Of the amounts appropriated in paragraphs (1) through (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a), 4 percent is designated for applicants with average daily attendance of less than or equal to 140, 8 percent is designated for applicants with average daily attendance of more than 140 and less than or equal to 550, and 88 percent is designated for applicants with average daily attendance of more than 550. For purposes of this section, average daily attendance shall be those figures that are reported at the time of the second principal apportionment for the previous fiscal year for pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive. For any applicant consisting of more than one school district, county office of education, charter school, or regional occupational center or program operated by a joint powers authority, or of any combination of those entities, the sum of the average daily attendance for each of the constituent entities shall be used for purposes of this subdivision.
The department shall administer this program as a
competitive grant program. An applicant shall demonstrate all of the
following to be considered for a grant award:
(a) (1) A proportional dollar-for-dollar match as follows for any funding received from this program:
(A) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, one dollar ($1) for every one dollar ($1) received from this program.
(B) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016, one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) for every one dollar ($1) received from this program.
(C) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, two dollars ($2) for every one dollar ($1) received from this program.
(2) That local match may include funding from school district and charter school local control funding formula apportionments pursuant to Section 42238.02, the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, the California Partnership Academies, the Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grant, or any other source except as provided in paragraph (3).
(3) That local match shall not include funding from the California Career Pathways Trust established pursuant to Section 53010.
(b) At least a three-year plan for continued support of career technical education programs after grant funding expires. The plan, at a minimum, shall include the identification of available funding within an applicant's current or projected budget to continue to support career technical education programs and a written commitment to do so. If an applicant consisting of more than one school district, county office of education, charter school, or regional occupational center or program operated by a joint powers authority, or any combination of these entities, is applying for grant funding from this program, identification of available funding and a written commitment must be demonstrated by each participating constituent entity.
(c) The applicant, or the applicant's career technical education program, as applicable, meets all of the following minimum eligibility standards:
(1) Offers high quality curriculum and instruction aligned with the California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards, including, but not limited to, providing a coherent sequence of career technical education courses that enable pupils to transition to postsecondary education programs that lead to a career pathway or attain employment upon graduation from high school.
(2) Provides pupils with quality career exploration and guidance.
(3) Provides pupil support services, including counseling and leadership development.
(4) Provides for system alignment, coherence, and articulation, including ongoing and structural regional or local partnerships with postsecondary educational institutions, documented through formal written agreements.
(5) Forms ongoing and structural industry and labor partnerships, documented through formal written agreements and through participation on advisory committees.
(6) Provides opportunities for pupils to participate in after school, extended day, and out-of-school internships, competitions, and other work-based learning opportunities.
(7) Reflects regional or local labor market demands and focuses on current or emerging high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand occupations.
(8) Leads to an industry-recognized credential or certificate, or appropriate postsecondary training or employment.
(9) Is staffed by skilled teachers or faculty and provides professional development opportunities for those teachers or faculty members.
(10) (A) Reports data, as a program participation requirement, to allow for an evaluation of the program.
(B) Data reported pursuant to this paragraph shall include, but not be limited to, metrics aligned with the core metrics required by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the quality indicators described in the California State Plan for Career Technical Education required by the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, and the following metrics:
(i) The number of pupils completing high school.
(ii) The number of pupils completing career technical education coursework.
(iii) The number of pupils obtaining an industry-recognized credential, certificate, license, or other measure of technical skill attainment.
(iv) The number of former pupils employed and the types of businesses in which they are employed.
(v) The number of former pupils enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution, a state apprenticeship program, or another form of job training.
(a) (1) A proportional dollar-for-dollar match as follows for any funding received from this program:
(A) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, one dollar ($1) for every one dollar ($1) received from this program.
(B) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016, one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) for every one dollar ($1) received from this program.
(C) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, two dollars ($2) for every one dollar ($1) received from this program.
(2) That local match may include funding from school district and charter school local control funding formula apportionments pursuant to Section 42238.02, the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, the California Partnership Academies, the Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grant, or any other source except as provided in paragraph (3).
(3) That local match shall not include funding from the California Career Pathways Trust established pursuant to Section 53010.
(b) At least a three-year plan for continued support of career technical education programs after grant funding expires. The plan, at a minimum, shall include the identification of available funding within an applicant's current or projected budget to continue to support career technical education programs and a written commitment to do so. If an applicant consisting of more than one school district, county office of education, charter school, or regional occupational center or program operated by a joint powers authority, or any combination of these entities, is applying for grant funding from this program, identification of available funding and a written commitment must be demonstrated by each participating constituent entity.
(c) The applicant, or the applicant's career technical education program, as applicable, meets all of the following minimum eligibility standards:
(1) Offers high quality curriculum and instruction aligned with the California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards, including, but not limited to, providing a coherent sequence of career technical education courses that enable pupils to transition to postsecondary education programs that lead to a career pathway or attain employment upon graduation from high school.
(2) Provides pupils with quality career exploration and guidance.
(3) Provides pupil support services, including counseling and leadership development.
(4) Provides for system alignment, coherence, and articulation, including ongoing and structural regional or local partnerships with postsecondary educational institutions, documented through formal written agreements.
(5) Forms ongoing and structural industry and labor partnerships, documented through formal written agreements and through participation on advisory committees.
(6) Provides opportunities for pupils to participate in after school, extended day, and out-of-school internships, competitions, and other work-based learning opportunities.
(7) Reflects regional or local labor market demands and focuses on current or emerging high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand occupations.
(8) Leads to an industry-recognized credential or certificate, or appropriate postsecondary training or employment.
(9) Is staffed by skilled teachers or faculty and provides professional development opportunities for those teachers or faculty members.
(10) (A) Reports data, as a program participation requirement, to allow for an evaluation of the program.
(B) Data reported pursuant to this paragraph shall include, but not be limited to, metrics aligned with the core metrics required by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the quality indicators described in the California State Plan for Career Technical Education required by the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, and the following metrics:
(i) The number of pupils completing high school.
(ii) The number of pupils completing career technical education coursework.
(iii) The number of pupils obtaining an industry-recognized credential, certificate, license, or other measure of technical skill attainment.
(iv) The number of former pupils employed and the types of businesses in which they are employed.
(v) The number of former pupils enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution, a state apprenticeship program, or another form of job training.
A grant recipient under this chapter may consist of one or
more, or any combination, of the following:
(a) School districts.
(b) County offices of education.
(c) Charter schools.
(d) Regional occupational centers or programs operated by joint powers authorities, provided that the application has the written consent of each participating local educational agency.
(a) School districts.
(b) County offices of education.
(c) Charter schools.
(d) Regional occupational centers or programs operated by joint powers authorities, provided that the application has the written consent of each participating local educational agency.
(a) An applicant receiving a grant from this program in the
2015-16 fiscal year shall be eligible to receive a renewal grant in
the 2016-17 fiscal year and in the 2017-18 fiscal year. An applicant
that does not receive a grant in the 2015-16 fiscal year, but
receives a grant in the 2016-17 fiscal year, shall be eligible to
receive a renewal grant in the 2017-18 fiscal year. No applicant
shall be eligible for a renewal grant in the 2018-19 fiscal year.
(b) (1) The department, in collaboration with the state board, shall determine renewal grant eligibility using metrics identified pursuant to paragraph (10) of subdivision (c) of Section 53071.
(2) If an applicant for a renewal grant is subject to the requirements of Sections 52060 and 52061, Sections 52066 and 52067, or Section 47606.5, the inclusion of career technical education programs in the applicant's local control and accountability plan shall be required to be eligible for a renewal grant.
(b) (1) The department, in collaboration with the state board, shall determine renewal grant eligibility using metrics identified pursuant to paragraph (10) of subdivision (c) of Section 53071.
(2) If an applicant for a renewal grant is subject to the requirements of Sections 52060 and 52061, Sections 52066 and 52067, or Section 47606.5, the inclusion of career technical education programs in the applicant's local control and accountability plan shall be required to be eligible for a renewal grant.
The department shall consult with entities having career
technical education expertise, including, but not necessarily limited
to, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, state
workforce investment organizations, and organizations representing
business in the development of the request for grant applications and
in the consideration of grant applications under this chapter. The
department shall annually submit its list of recommended new and
renewal grant recipients to the state board for review and approval
before making annual grant awards.
(a) When determining grant recipients, the department and
the state board shall do both of the following:
(1) Give positive consideration to each of the following characteristics in an applicant:
(A) Did not operate a career technical education program during the 2014-15 fiscal year.
(B) Serving unduplicated pupils as defined in Section 42238.02.
(C) Serving pupil subgroups that have higher than average dropout rates as identified by the Superintendent.
(D) Located in an area of the state with a high unemployment rate.
(2) Give positive consideration to programs to the extent they do any of the following:
(A) Successfully leverage one or both of the following:
(i) Existing structures, requirements, and resources of the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, California Partnership Academies, or Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grants.
(ii) Contributions from industry, labor, and philanthropic sources.
(B) Engage in regional collaboration with postsecondary education or other local educational agencies.
(C) Make significant investment in career technical education infrastructure and equipment.
(D) Operate within rural school districts.
(b) When determining grant recipients, the department and the state board shall give greatest weight to the applicant characteristics included in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a).
(1) Give positive consideration to each of the following characteristics in an applicant:
(A) Did not operate a career technical education program during the 2014-15 fiscal year.
(B) Serving unduplicated pupils as defined in Section 42238.02.
(C) Serving pupil subgroups that have higher than average dropout rates as identified by the Superintendent.
(D) Located in an area of the state with a high unemployment rate.
(2) Give positive consideration to programs to the extent they do any of the following:
(A) Successfully leverage one or both of the following:
(i) Existing structures, requirements, and resources of the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, California Partnership Academies, or Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grants.
(ii) Contributions from industry, labor, and philanthropic sources.
(B) Engage in regional collaboration with postsecondary education or other local educational agencies.
(C) Make significant investment in career technical education infrastructure and equipment.
(D) Operate within rural school districts.
(b) When determining grant recipients, the department and the state board shall give greatest weight to the applicant characteristics included in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a).
For purposes of administering the program established by
this chapter, the Superintendent may do any of the following:
(a) Determine, in collaboration with the executive director of the state board, specific funding amounts and the number of grants to be awarded.
(b) Distribute funding on a multiyear schedule, establish a process for monitoring the use of the funding, and, if necessary, cease distribution of funding and recover previously distributed funding in the case of a recipient's failure to comply with a grant prerequisite or minimum standard.
(c) Require grant recipients to submit program reports.
(d) Set aside up to 1 percent of the total amount provided for the program for one or both of the following purposes:
(1) To provide planning grants.
(2) To contract with a local educational agency for the provision of technical assistance to applicants and grant recipients.
(a) Determine, in collaboration with the executive director of the state board, specific funding amounts and the number of grants to be awarded.
(b) Distribute funding on a multiyear schedule, establish a process for monitoring the use of the funding, and, if necessary, cease distribution of funding and recover previously distributed funding in the case of a recipient's failure to comply with a grant prerequisite or minimum standard.
(c) Require grant recipients to submit program reports.
(d) Set aside up to 1 percent of the total amount provided for the program for one or both of the following purposes:
(1) To provide planning grants.
(2) To contract with a local educational agency for the provision of technical assistance to applicants and grant recipients.
