SB-422
Labor & Employment

California Workforce Development Board: developmental services.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Requires a state report by 2027 on strategies to address California's developmental services workforce shortage.
  • Mandates input from stakeholders including disability advocates, service providers, and workforce experts.
  • Establishes collaboration between the Workforce Development Board and Department of Developmental Services.

Summary

Senator Grayson's proposal directs the California Workforce Development Board to examine workforce shortages in the state's developmental services system and recommend solutions by January 2027. The legislation requires the board to analyze existing national and state-level policy recommendations while identifying which state entities possess the authority to implement proposed workforce strategies.

The bill establishes a collaborative framework between the board and the State Department of Developmental Services, with the department providing staff support and subject matter expertise. Before finalizing recommendations, the board must gather input from individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, direct support professionals, service providers, regional center agencies, local workforce boards, and workforce development experts. This consultation process aims to incorporate perspectives from those directly affected by and involved in developmental services delivery.

The measure's provisions remain in effect until January 2028, providing time for the board to complete its analysis and for relevant stakeholders to begin considering the recommended strategies. The board's final report must identify specific state entities positioned to execute the proposed workforce solutions based on their existing jurisdiction and statutory authority.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Human Services Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Human Services Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Human Services] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Introduced
Senate Floor
Introduced
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Contacts

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Anna CaballeroD
Senator
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Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
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Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
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Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
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Anna CaballeroD
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Tim GraysonD
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Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
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Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
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Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member
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Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Committee Member

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Introduced By

Tim Grayson
Tim GraysonD
California State Senator
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Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/18/2025)

Latest Voting History

May 5, 2025
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
7007PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Requires a state report by 2027 on strategies to address California's developmental services workforce shortage.
  • Mandates input from stakeholders including disability advocates, service providers, and workforce experts.
  • Establishes collaboration between the Workforce Development Board and Department of Developmental Services.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Tim Grayson
Tim GraysonD
California State Senator

Summary

Senator Grayson's proposal directs the California Workforce Development Board to examine workforce shortages in the state's developmental services system and recommend solutions by January 2027. The legislation requires the board to analyze existing national and state-level policy recommendations while identifying which state entities possess the authority to implement proposed workforce strategies.

The bill establishes a collaborative framework between the board and the State Department of Developmental Services, with the department providing staff support and subject matter expertise. Before finalizing recommendations, the board must gather input from individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, direct support professionals, service providers, regional center agencies, local workforce boards, and workforce development experts. This consultation process aims to incorporate perspectives from those directly affected by and involved in developmental services delivery.

The measure's provisions remain in effect until January 2028, providing time for the board to complete its analysis and for relevant stakeholders to begin considering the recommended strategies. The board's final report must identify specific state entities positioned to execute the proposed workforce solutions based on their existing jurisdiction and statutory authority.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/18/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Human Services Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Human Services Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Human Services] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Introduced
Senate Floor
Introduced
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Latest Voting History

May 5, 2025
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
7007PASS

Contacts

Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
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Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
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Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member
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Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Committee Member