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This bill amends the Unemployment Insurance Code to modify the rules for maintaining an eligible training provider list (ETPL) used in workforce development programs. Currently, the California Workforce Development Board is responsible for establishing criteria for training providers to be included on this list, which helps direct training resources toward high-demand occupations. The bill introduces a new provision that prevents an approved training provider from being removed from the list if they have submitted verification of continued eligibility through a local workforce development board, unless a specific determination is made that the provider does not meet requirements. The bill mandates that continued eligibility reviews will be conducted once every two fiscal years, with the process to be determined by the Employment Development Department. The goal is to streamline the continued eligibility process for trainees, trainers, local workforce development boards, and the Employment Development Department, making it easier for training providers to maintain their status on the eligible training provider list while still ensuring quality and relevance of training programs.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

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