Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - The Legislature could request that CCC and CDCR report data on student outcomes (such as course success rates) in the pilots compared with similar courses offered via correspondence or in person. CCC and CDCR also could be tasked with reporting any security ‑related concerns with the instructional model being piloted, whether the model creates a better ‑quality teaching and
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - The budget provides $5  million in one-time General Fund for California Volunteers to offer grants to AmeriCorps programs to fund coaches at K-12 schools. This program has received limited-term funding in prior years, including $5  million in 2024-25.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081/

The 2025-26 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 25, 2025 - This would be in addition to two existing associate degree programs currently offered at SQRC. CDCR currently has bachelor ’s degree programs at 10 other prisons with a total of about 400 students. Establish Electrical and Barbering/Manicurist Training Programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4986