Accepts a $361,890 state WorkAbility I grant for job and college readiness for students with disabilities

The district is accepting a $361,890 WorkAbility I grant from the California Department of Education. It pays for instruction and support toward employment and post-secondary education for students in the district's Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). The award depends on funds being available and covers July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

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Vendor / partner: California Department of Education
Action: Grant or funding in
Category: Special education
Sub-category: Legal, compliance & policy
Term: Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027
This vote: $361,890
Funding: California Department of Education
Resource / site: 6500-975
Presented by: Chief Academic Officer
File: 26-1876 · agenda R.-20
Outcome: Adopted on the General Consent Report, Sep 23, 2026

Official text

Acceptance by the Board of Education of a 2026-27 WorkAbility I Program (088) Grant Award, from the California Department of Education, to provide instructional services and support for employment and post-secondary education for students of the District's SELPA, Grant Number: 26-23011-61259-A1, in the amount of $361,890.00, pursuant to the terms and conditions thereof, if any, contingent upon the availability of funds, for the purpose described in the attachment, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, via the Special Education Department.

History

Sep 23, 2026 Adopted on the General Consent Report

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