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WorkAbility I


Funding Description

The Workability I program provides comprehensive pre-employment training, employment placement, and follow-up for high school students in special education who are making the transition from school to work, independent living, and postsecondary education or training.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants Local educational agencies, other organizations or agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria Agencies must have approved WorkAbility I renewal applications on file with the California Department of Education. Funding is for approved renewal school districts, county offices of education, Special Education Local Plan Areas, Regional Occupational Programs, and Nonpublic schools to provide employment training and placement services for special education students in middle and high schools, with an approved individualized education plan.
Other Eligibility Considerations Not applicable
Eligible Grade Level(s) 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Eligible Age Level(s) Not applicable

Funding

Legal Authority Budget Item 6100-161-0001, Schedule (1), Provision 3
Source / Type State / Grant
State Fiscal Year 2022-23
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes 6520 / 8590
Total Available $39,738,000
Recipient Amount Varies
Match Requirement No
Allocation Formula Each grantee will receive a base amount plus a per-pupil amount, based on the number of students served.

Important Dates

Date Application Available Unavailable
Due Date Unavailable
Expected Notification Date November 30, 2022

Additional Information

Application Unavailable
Background Local Educational Agency Grants [http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/as/leagrnts.asp#pca23011wai]
Fiscal Local Educational Agency Grants [http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/as/leagrnts.asp#pca23011wai]
Funding ResultsWorkAbility I [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r18/projwk22result.asp]
Other Unavailable

Contacts

Program WorkAbility I Team, 916-323-1323, WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal WorkAbility I Team, 916-323-1323, WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov
Division Special Education Division, 916-323-1323 (phone), 916-445-4108 (fax)
Last Modified: October 12, 2022
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