The Senator Reports

April 17th, 2008

Legislation to Improve CTE Programs in Schools
By Senator Mark Wyland (R-Carlsbad)

Earlier this month, I presented legislation that would allow donations of equipment, construction materials and labor to be used as contributions for the Career Technical Education (CTE) Facilities Program.

While some industries can't make monetary contributions to CTE programs, they may be able to donate labor, construction materials or equipment. Unfortunately, only cash contributions are allowed under current law, leaving many industries unable to make any donation to these worthy projects.
It is shameful that we do not allow these meaningful and substantive contributions at a time when CTE programs desperately need to be rebuilt. My bill would correct this mishap, helping broaden and improve vital CTE programs in California public schools.

As workers continue to retire at alarming rates, California must do everything possible to develop a new line of skilled workers for the next generation. I hope the Legislature will support my efforts to do just that.

Senator Mark Wyland represents the people of the 38th Senate District, which includes cities in north San Diego County and the south Orange County cities of San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.

If you would like to get a message to Senator Mark Wyland, contact his San Diego County District office at:

Senator Mark Wyland
1910 Palomar Point Way, Suite 105
Carlsbad, California 92008
760.931.2455 Office
email:
senator.wyland@sen.ca.gov