AB-912
Labor & Employment

People with disabilities: pilot civil service apprenticeship program: environmental service technicians: correctional facilities.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a pilot apprenticeship program for people with disabilities to work as environmental technicians in state prisons.
  • Requires six state agencies to jointly develop and launch the program by July 1, 2026.
  • Addresses workforce barriers faced by Californians with disabilities who face 7.2% unemployment.
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Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/19/2025)
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Summary

Assembly Member Wilson's proposal to create a civil service apprenticeship program would establish new pathways for people with disabilities to work as environmental service technicians in California correctional facilities. The program, set to launch by July 1, 2026, requires coordination among six state departments including the California Department of Human Resources, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Department of Rehabilitation.

The legislation responds to employment data showing a 7.2% unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities in 2023, compared to 3.5% for those without disabilities. According to the bill's findings, California has over 7 million residents with disabilities who face systemic barriers to workforce participation. The apprenticeship program aims to provide structured entry into civil service roles within the state prison system.

Implementation requires collaboration between human resources, corrections, rehabilitation, industrial relations, prison industry, and general services departments, with input from employee representatives. While the bill establishes the program's framework and timeline, it does not allocate new funding, indicating costs must be absorbed within existing department budgets. The pilot program will operate specifically within facilities under Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation jurisdiction, creating a focused testing ground for the apprenticeship model.

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Introduced By

Lori Wilson
Lori WilsonD
California State Assembly Member

Community Outlook

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Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement
Hearing scheduled for , State Capitol, Room 444
Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

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Tom LackeyR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Tasha Boerner HorvathD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Lori WilsonD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
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Tina McKinnorD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Juan AlanisR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Tom LackeyR
Assembly Member
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Tasha Boerner HorvathD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Lori WilsonD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
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Tina McKinnorD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Juan AlanisR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Stephanie NguyenD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Robert GarciaD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Sade ElhawaryD
Assembly Member
Committee Member

Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a pilot apprenticeship program for people with disabilities to work as environmental technicians in state prisons.
  • Requires six state agencies to jointly develop and launch the program by July 1, 2026.
  • Addresses workforce barriers faced by Californians with disabilities who face 7.2% unemployment.

Get Involved

Act Now!

This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.

Introduced By

Lori Wilson
Lori WilsonD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Wilson's proposal to create a civil service apprenticeship program would establish new pathways for people with disabilities to work as environmental service technicians in California correctional facilities. The program, set to launch by July 1, 2026, requires coordination among six state departments including the California Department of Human Resources, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Department of Rehabilitation.

The legislation responds to employment data showing a 7.2% unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities in 2023, compared to 3.5% for those without disabilities. According to the bill's findings, California has over 7 million residents with disabilities who face systemic barriers to workforce participation. The apprenticeship program aims to provide structured entry into civil service roles within the state prison system.

Implementation requires collaboration between human resources, corrections, rehabilitation, industrial relations, prison industry, and general services departments, with input from employee representatives. While the bill establishes the program's framework and timeline, it does not allocate new funding, indicating costs must be absorbed within existing department budgets. The pilot program will operate specifically within facilities under Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation jurisdiction, creating a focused testing ground for the apprenticeship model.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/19/2025)
Probability of Passing
We're working on it! Check back later.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Public Employment and Retirement
Hearing scheduled for , State Capitol, Room 444
Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

Community Outlook

No votes yet
Positive
0%
Negative
0%

Relevant Contacts

Profile
Tom LackeyR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Tasha Boerner HorvathD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lori WilsonD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Tina McKinnorD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Juan AlanisR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 8 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 2
Select All Legislators
Profile
Tom LackeyR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Tasha Boerner HorvathD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Lori WilsonD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Tina McKinnorD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Juan AlanisR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Stephanie NguyenD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Robert GarciaD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Sade ElhawaryD
Assembly Member
Committee Member