On or before January 31, 2024, and on or before January 31 every five years thereafter, the department shall submit to the Department of Finance, the Governor, and the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature a report evaluating the progress that local educational agencies have made, pursuant to Section 88828 and this chapter, with respect to all of the following:

(a) Expanding the availability, and supporting the ongoing provision, of high-quality, industry-valued career technical education and workforce development opportunities.

(b) Improving coordination and alignment with postsecondary educational institutions and workforce agencies and programs.

(c) Closing equity gaps in program access and completion, to the extent possible.

(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 44, Sec. 87. (AB 130) Effective July 9, 2021.)