Section 53081.

The State Department of Education shall administer the School-to-Career Program and serve the following roles:

(a) Develop or participate in the development of accountability measurements specified in paragraph (8) of subdivision (b) of Section 53082 for school-to-career programs to ensure that the goals of the program are being met.

(b) Award grants to eligible applicants that meet or exceed the criteria specified in subdivision (b) of Section 53082.

(c) Provide technical and professional assistance to all local partnerships.

(d) Consult and offer advice to partnerships.

(e) Provide an informational link where local partnerships can collaborate and exchange successful and innovative methods and ideas.

(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 573, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 2004.)