11788.1 (a) (1) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, CalOSBA shall establish the California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprises Program pursuant to this chapter.
(2) In order to accelerate economic mobility and inclusion for individuals that experience employment barriers, the purpose of the program shall be to provide financial assistance and technical assistance to employment social enterprises.
(b) (1) The office shall administer the program to support employment social enterprises in the state through grants disbursed by one or more fiscal agents through June 30, 2024.
(2) The office shall designate at least one fiscal agent to administer the program in accordance with Sections 11788.2 and 11788.3.
(3) In implementing the program, the office or fiscal agents shall consult with local, regional, federal, and other state public and private entities that share a similar mission to support the needs of employment social enterprises in the state.
(Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 4. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022.)