Purpose
The purpose of Assembly Bill (AB) 127 was to place on the November 2006 ballot a proposition measure to supply grants to eligible schools for the purpose of improving and expanding their Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. Proposition 1D was passed by California voters and $500,000,000 became available for this purpose. Specifically, the measure allows for eligible schools to apply for new construction funding, remodeling and reconfiguration funding and/or funding for CTE equipment. While the language in the legislation was somewhat vague and unclear, the Regional Occupational Centers and Programs-Workforce Development Unit (ROCP-WD) provided the leadership over the past year and a half in coordinating the State’s efforts to create a clear and organized system for the CTE application process to take place. The program calls for a significant planning effort to be made by the school to address all the necessary components for the application.
Program/Services
Proposition 1D requires the ROCP-WD staff at the California Department of Education (CDE) to work with the Office of Public School Construction (OPSC), the State Allocation Board (SAB), the Implementation Committee of SAB, the Governor’s Office, and the School Facilities Planning Division (SFPD) to agree to terms on the process for application, scoring, selection, and awarding of the grants. The role the CTE staff will play is a major part of the awarding of the funds, as it is the responsibility of CTE sector-lead-consultants to find the most worthwhile and deserving applications from more than two hundred first round submissions.
Outcomes
Applications will be scored and the highest scored schools will be entered into a complex formula for funding by the OPSC. Schools will have the potential of obtaining up to $3,000,000 for new CTE construction, $1,500,000 for remodeling existing CTE facilities, and/or purchasing CTE equipment. California’s business and industry community will also benefit, as more students will be prepared to enter the workforce through an increase and improvement in CTE programs throughout the State.
Funding
Proposition 1D allocates $500,000,000 for CTE purposes, with the first round of applications to use $350,000,000 and the second round of applications to use $150,000,000. The ROCP-WD Unit coordinates this complex program in conjunction with several other State agencies. Proposition 1D contained no funding for CDE staff however the Secondary, Postsecondary, and Adult Leadership Division covers the cost of CTE staff time to administer the program through the federal Carl D. Perkins grant.
Students Served
Upon successful completion of the grant application process, and the funding of successful schools, the impact throughout the State can be several hundred thousand students obtaining improved CTE skills to enter the workforce, postsecondary education programs, or both.
Contact Information
The AB 127, Proposition 1D CTE Facilities Program is administered by:
California Department of Education
Secondary, Postsecondary, and Adult Leadership Division
Regional Occupational Centers and Programs and Workforce Development Unit
1430 N Street, Suite 4503
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dennis J. Guido
Administrator
916-322-5050
dguido@cde.ca.gov
