SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom’s AB 1590 is headed to the Governor with bipartisan support and no opposition. The bill advances a simple guarantee: when California approves Career Technical Education (CTE) funding, those dollars should reach students and classrooms. More than $115 million went unallocated over five years under a faulty allocation formula.
AB 1590 has already helped drive change. Following months of work with the Legislature and state agencies, California changed its approach for the 2026–27 grant cycle so the full $450 million available through the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) can be allocated in one round. The updated allocations will provide more than $4.3 million in additional CTE funding to school districts serving San Joaquin County. AB 1590 would put that progress into statute by requiring a revised formula, beginning no later than the 2027–28 grant cycle, that fully distributes available CTEIG funding every year.
“Career technical education programs are essential. Every state-approved dollar that goes unallocated to CTE is a disservice to our students. If California is serious about prioritizing career readiness, we must ensure that CTE funding is fully allocated in San Joaquin County and across the state. AB 1590 closes this funding gap and opens career pathways for students for years to come.”
-Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom
“When we invest in Career Technical Education, we are directly investing in the future of our students and the success of our regional economy. Fully allocated, consistent funding allows our school districts to build robust, high-quality career pathways by improving equipment, expanding industry-aligned credentials, and ensuring every student gains the hands-on skills and experience needed to thrive. We are grateful for Assemblymember Ransom’s advocacy to ensure these funds reach our schools and support students throughout San Joaquin County.”
-San Joaquin County Superintendent Troy Brown
San Joaquin County CTEIG Funding Increases:
- Tracy Joint Unified: $1,119,963 to $1,246,287, an increase of $126,324
- Stockton Unified: $1,747,660 to $3,595,337, an increase of $1,847,677
- Lammersville Joint Unified: $428,849 to $578,368, an increase of $149,519
- Lincoln Unified: $518,873 to $729,878, an increase of $211,005
- Lodi Unified: $2,016,209 to $3,112,254, an increase of $1,096,045
- Manteca Unified: $1,451,064 to $2,210,766, an increase of $759,702
- Venture Academy: $217,996 to $234,617, an increase of $16,621
- Escalon Unified: $196,561 to $212,257, an increase of $15,696
- Ripon Unified: $247,019 to $366,676, an increase of $119,657
