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AB 912

Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District: trustees.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lori Wilson

California creates a pilot apprenticeship program employing people with disabilities as environmental service technicians in state correctional facilities to improve job access and facility operations.

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
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Bill Summary · AB 912

Legislative bill overview

AB 912 establishes a pilot civil service apprenticeship program in California correctional facilities designed to train and employ people with disabilities as environmental service technicians. The program creates a pathway for individuals with disabilities to gain employment and professional credentials while performing essential facility maintenance work.

Why is this important

People with disabilities face significantly higher unemployment rates than the general population, and this program directly addresses that disparity by creating dedicated job opportunities with apprenticeship training. The bill advances both disability employment equity and operational efficiency in state correctional facilities, which continuously require environmental maintenance services.

Potential points of contention

  • Safety concerns in correctional settings: Questions about whether correctional facilities are appropriate work environments for people with certain disabilities, and what accommodations and protections would be necessary
  • Wage and labor standards: Debate over whether apprenticeship wages meet living wage standards and whether apprenticeships should be permanent positions or transitional roles
  • Program scope and scalability: Uncertainty about pilot program duration, evaluation metrics, success criteria, and whether expansion beyond corrections is planned
  • Cost and implementation: Questions about who funds the program, training costs, supervisory requirements, and whether this diverts resources from other disability employment initiatives

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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