Bill > AB862

This bill aims to modify the California School Dashboard and local control and accountability plans (LCAPs) to include more comprehensive data about students' post-high school intentions. Specifically, the bill would require the State Board of Education to consider adding two new data points to the College/Career Indicator (CCI): the percentage of pupils who intend to enroll in college and the percentage of pupils who intend to enter a registered apprenticeship program, skilled trade, or industry-aligned career pathway. The bill updates requirements for school districts, county boards of education, and charter schools to include these post-graduation intention percentages in their local accountability plans, starting with the 2026-27 school year. This change reflects a broader recognition of multiple valid post-secondary pathways, giving equal weight to traditional college education and vocational or technical career routes. The legislation also includes a provision that if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes additional costs on local educational agencies, the state will provide reimbursement for those mandated expenses. The goal is to provide more comprehensive and nuanced information about students' educational and career aspirations beyond traditional academic metrics.

Budget and Finance, Education

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