Apprenticeship programs: approval process.
- Establishes a streamlined approval process for new apprenticeship programs in California.
- Requires state review of apprenticeship applications within 30 days of submission.
- Grants conditional approval after 6 months if programs meet federal and employer requirements.
- Mandates final approval decisions on apprenticeship programs within one year.
Assembly Member Jackson's proposal to reform California's apprenticeship program approval process establishes new timelines and conditional pathways for non-construction and non-firefighter apprenticeships. The legislation requires the Division of Apprenticeship Standards to confirm application completeness within 30 days and make final determinations within one year.
Under the bill, programs that have not received a final determination after six months would qualify for conditional approval if they meet three requirements: U.S. Department of Labor approval, documented employer commitments demonstrating capacity to employ and train apprentices, and partnership with a local educational agency to provide theoretical instruction. These conditionally approved programs would operate under specific oversight requirements set by the Division pending final review.
The measure maintains existing regulations for building trades and firefighter apprenticeships while creating new pathways for other industries. Local agencies and school districts may face additional responsibilities related to program oversight and anti-discrimination enforcement, though the bill specifies that no state reimbursement is required for these costs. The Division retains authority to request supplemental information throughout the review process and impose conditions on provisionally approved programs.
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Diane DixonR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | PASS |
- Establishes a streamlined approval process for new apprenticeship programs in California.
- Requires state review of apprenticeship applications within 30 days of submission.
- Grants conditional approval after 6 months if programs meet federal and employer requirements.
- Mandates final approval decisions on apprenticeship programs within one year.
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Introduced By
Assembly Member Jackson's proposal to reform California's apprenticeship program approval process establishes new timelines and conditional pathways for non-construction and non-firefighter apprenticeships. The legislation requires the Division of Apprenticeship Standards to confirm application completeness within 30 days and make final determinations within one year.
Under the bill, programs that have not received a final determination after six months would qualify for conditional approval if they meet three requirements: U.S. Department of Labor approval, documented employer commitments demonstrating capacity to employ and train apprentices, and partnership with a local educational agency to provide theoretical instruction. These conditionally approved programs would operate under specific oversight requirements set by the Division pending final review.
The measure maintains existing regulations for building trades and firefighter apprenticeships while creating new pathways for other industries. Local agencies and school districts may face additional responsibilities related to program oversight and anti-discrimination enforcement, though the bill specifies that no state reimbursement is required for these costs. The Division retains authority to request supplemental information throughout the review process and impose conditions on provisionally approved programs.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | PASS |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Diane DixonR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |