On Sep. 3, CAL LEG enrolled bill re breaking barriers to employment.
CAL LEG issued AB 2873 to amend application and reporting requirements for breaking barriers to employment initiative (BBEI) under CAL Workforce Development Board.
BBEI provides individuals with barriers to employment services to help enter, participate in, complete broader workforce preparation, training, education programs.
Provisions provided an exception to the requirement that applicants partner with a lead workforce development board or experienced community based organization (CBO).
Reserved at most 15% of BBEI funds for applicants that avail themselves of exception.
Deleted specified CAL Workforce Development Board (CWDB) reporting requirements.
Grant applicants will provide all the necessary information to the CAL Workforce Development Board or the board's designee to facilitate grant performance evaluation.
The California Workforce Development board may provide technical assistance to grant recipients to carry out the initiative, and by contract with a nonprofit organization.
Legislative History
On Feb. 15, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on May 22, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
On May 23, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Aug. 26, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Sep. 3, 2024, bill was delivered to governor, pending governor signature or veto.
Effectiveness
If approved, bill takes effect on Jan. 1 of the year after bill enactment, Jan. 1, 2025.
Sep. 2024 CAL LEG Bill Approval
On Sep. 12, 2024, CAL LEG reported bill approval by governor, became Chapter 224.
