Bill > SB275

This bill modifies the existing law related to the eligible training provider list managed by the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Specifically, the bill prohibits removing an approved training provider from the list if they have submitted verification of continued eligibility requirements through a local workforce development board, unless a determination is made that the provider does not meet eligibility criteria. The bill mandates that continued eligibility reviews be conducted every two fiscal years, with local workforce development boards required to submit these reviews to the Employment Development Department by September 30 of each even-numbered year, covering the prior two fiscal years. The bill changes the submission process from the CWDB to the Employment Development Department and expands the duties of local workforce development boards, which technically creates a state-mandated local program. If the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill creates state-mandated costs, reimbursement will be made according to existing statutory procedures. The underlying purpose is to ensure training providers remain on the list while maintaining a periodic review process that aligns with workforce development goals and supports training programs that lead to employment in high-demand sectors.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB275