SB 70 Distance Learning Pilot

In 2005, the Governor’s Initiative on Improving and Strengthening Career Technical Education (CTE) was successfully carried through Senate Bill (SB) 70 by Senator Scott. SB 70 allocated $20,000,000 from the Community College reversion account to be specifically used for the improving of CTE at both the community college and secondary level. Last year, SB 1130 was signed by the Governor to continue this important work with additional funding for the next five years through the 2013-14 fiscal years. The SB 70 Distance Learning Pilot invites submission from Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), California community colleges, state universities, and state agencies to develop, implement, distribute and support participation in Career Technical Education courses at a distance for residents in areas of rural California. Organizations from urban areas may apply provided that the courses are implemented and distributed to rural areas.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, other organizations or agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria	Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), California community colleges, state universities, and state agencies to develop, implement, distribute and support participation in Career Technical Education courses at a distance for residents in areas of rural California.
Other Eligibility Considerations	Not applicable
Eligible Grade Level(s)	9, 10, 11, 12, Adult
Eligible Age Level(s)	Not applicable

Funding

Legal Authority	Budget Act Item: 6110-170-0001. Governor’s Initiative on Improving and Strengthening Career Technical Education, SB 70, 2005 and SB 1130, 2008. Monies are allocated from the community college reversion account through an Interagency Agreement.
Source / Type	State / Grant
State Fiscal Year	2011-12
SACS Resource/ Revenue Codes	7810 / 8590
Total Available	$457,000
Recipient Amount	$75,000.00
Match Requirement	No
Allocation Formula	This is a multi year grant through the 2011-12 FY that only required a one-time application process during the 2008-09 FY.

Important Dates

Date Application Available	Unavailable
Due Date	Unavailable
Expected Notification Date	June 30, 2012

Additional Information

Application	Unavailable
Background	Unavailable
Fiscal	http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r17/dlp11result.asp
Funding Results	http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r17/sb70dlp11result.asp
Other	Unavailable

Contacts

Program	John Dunn, Education Programs Consultant Phone : 916-319-0460 E-mail : jdunn@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	Lisa Schiro Phone : 916-323-5742 E-mail : lschiro@cde.ca.gov
Division	Career & College Transition Division Phone : 916-322-5050 Fax : 916-323-2597