Section 52335.12.

(a) As a condition of receiving additional funding based on average daily attendance, the regional occupational center or program shall report annually to the department the academic and workforce preparation progress of the secondary pupils enrolled in the center or program. Indicators to measure that progress shall include, but are not limited to, the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program, pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 60640) of Chapter 5 of Part 33; the high school exit examination, pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with 60850) of Part 33; and other indicators of academic and workforce preparation success, such as reduced dropout rates, workforce preparation, increased matriculation into postsecondary educational institutions, and other measures as determined by the department.

(b) This section shall become effective only when the longitudinal data on pupils enrolled in regional occupational centers and programs can be disaggregated from the California longitudinal pupil achievement data system (CALPADs) database, established pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 60900) of Part 33.

(c) On or before October 1, 2007, the department shall submit to the Department of Finance a detailed proposal for the implementation of the outcome reports required in subdivision (a). The proposal shall identify the specific data elements to be collected and the costs associated with the data collection and preparation of the report. The department shall consult with the Department of Finance and the office of the Legislative Analyst during the development of this proposal.

(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 572, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2007.)