Community colleges: economic and workforce development.

Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. Existing law requires the board of governors to appoint a chief executive officer, known as the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges. Existing law, until January 1, 2013, establishes the California Community Colleges Economic and Workforce Development Program, which is also known as the ED>Net Program, and sets forth the mission of the program. Existing law requires the board of governors, as part of the program, to award grants to community college districts for leadership in accomplishing the missions and goals of the program. Existing law requires the chancellor to implement accountability measures for purposes of the program and to submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature regarding program expenditures. This bill would instead require the chancellor, in coordination with the Legislative Analyst's Office and industry stakeholders, to provide a study to improve and implement these accountability measures.