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Subcommittee rejects governor’s encumbrance extension for K–16 collaboratives, approves Jobs First alignment
Summary
The Assembly subcommittee voted to reject the governor’s proposal to extend the K–16 collaboratives’ encumbrance deadline and to remove interim outcomes language; the panel approved aligning the K–16 pathways with Jobs First regional priority sectors as recommended by staff
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance voted on the governor’s trailer language affecting the K–16 regional collaboratives and Jobs First alignment.
Motion and outcome Assemblymember Patel moved and Assemblymember Fong seconded a motion described on the record as rejecting the governor’s proposed trailer bill amendments to extend the encumbrance period and remove interim outcomes for the K–16 collaborative program, while approving statutory language to allow K–16 pathways to be included in Jobs First regional priority sectors. During roll call, the subcommittee recorded “Aye” votes by Chair Alvarez, Assemblymember Marasucci and Assemblymember Patel. The chair announced that the motion carried.
What the original proposal would have done The governor had proposed trailer bill amendments to align K–16 collaborative occupational pathways with Jobs First regional priority sectors and to extend work plan deadlines from 2026 to 2028. The administration told the subcommittee it remains committed to K–16 collaboratives and opposed amendments that would materially change the enacted program.
Why it matters: the K–16 collaborative grants were originally funded with one-time resources to build regional career pathways. Committee members who supported the motion said they were concerned about adding new flexibilities that would extend encumbrance deadlines and alter accountability expectations without clearer cost and outcome justifications in a tight budget year.
Procedure: The administration advised it would oppose amendments that materially altered the program. The subcommittee proceeded with the recorded motion and the chair announced the motion carried.
