California § 2053.5 - Consistent with the goals and priorities of the department, a career technical ed
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2053.5 — Consistent with the goals and priorities of the department, a career technical ed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2053.5. Consistent with the goals and priorities of the department, a career technical ed
Consistent with the goals and priorities of the department, a career technical education program shall consider all of the following factors: (a) Whether the program aligns with the workforce needs of high-demand sectors of the state and regional economies. (b) Whether there is an active job market for the skills being developed where the inmate will likely be released. (c) Whether the program increases the number of inmates who obtain a marketable and industry or apprenticeship board-recognized certification, credential, or degree. (d) Whether there are formal or informal networks in the field that support finding employment upon release from prison. (e) Whether the program will lead to employment in occupations with a livable wage.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2053.5 cover?
Section 2053.5 ("Consistent with the goals and priorities of the department, a career technical ed") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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