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Legislators press agencies on CTE funding, duplicative grants and outcome measures
Summary
LAO, Department of Education and California Community Colleges briefed the subcommittee on current career technical education funding streams, data gaps and program overlap. Lawmakers pressed for clearer outcome measures, longer grant cycles and reduced administrative burden.
Lawmakers reviewed California’s patchwork of career technical education (CTE) funding and oversight and pressed state agencies for clearer outcome measures and reduced duplication.
“The report provides an overview of K–12 CTE programs, including ongoing programs and recent one‑time funding for dual enrollment and career pathways,” Michael Alferas of the Legislative Analyst’s Office told the committee, summarizing the LAO’s recent review.
The Department of Education reported progress on several grant programs and applications. Mary Nicely, Deputy Superintendent, said the department has distributed CTIG (CTE Incentive Grants) and streamlined applications for future rounds. She noted that K–12 CTE students “have higher graduation rates” and described efforts to…
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