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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 2Ch. 2.5§ 10654 Vocational Training For Assistance Recipients

§ 10654 Vocational Training For Assistance Recipients

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 10654 Vocational Training For Assistance Recipients

This law says the state must help people on public assistance get job training so they can support themselves. It makes sure the training fits what they need to find work.

Key Takeaways

  • •The state must help people on welfare get job training.
  • •The training should match what jobs are available.
  • •The goal is to help people support themselves without assistance.

Example

A single mom gets food stamps but wants a better job.

The state must offer her job training, like teaching her computer skills, so she can get a good job and stop needing help.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 10654 Vocational Training For Assistance Recipients

The Division of Vocational Education of the State Department of Education shall have primary responsibility for the education and training of public assistance recipients. The Secretary of the Health and Welfare Agency shall through the Employment Development Department work with the State Department of Education to develop vocational education programs which will meet the particular requirements and needs of recipients of public assistance whenever it is determined that such special programs will substantially improve such recipients’ capacity to achieve self-support or self-direction. The Employment Development Department shall determine the kinds, quality, and number of persons requiring such education. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 380.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Division of Vocational EducationState Department of Educationpublic assistance recipientsvocational education programsself-support or self-directionEmployment Development Department

Related Statutes

  • § 10655 Public Assistance Employment Services
  • § 10650 Welfare Self-Sufficiency Coordination
  • § 10651 Public Assistance Employment Programs
  • § 10652 Vocational Rehabilitation Cooperation
  • § 10653 Public Assistance Training Selection

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 10654.
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