Bill would expand career‑connected learning, apprenticeships and local authority over work‑based learning
Sen. Perez’s SB845 would clarify and expand work‑based learning definitions, allow state special schools to offer programs, and authorize local education agencies to serve as employer of record and cover insurance for youth apprenticeships. Workforce boards and Compton Unified officials testified in support; the committee passed the bill as amended to the Labor and Employment Committee (final tally recorded 8–0).
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Sen. Perez presented SB845 to strengthen career education infrastructure by clarifying definitions of work‑based learning, internships, and youth apprenticeships; by allowing state special schools to offer work‑based programs; and by authorizing local education agencies to cover insurance costs, serve as the employer of record, and award credit for paid on‑the‑job training. Perez said the bill implements components of the career education master plan and recommendations of the California Youth Apprenticeship Committee.
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