This article shall be known as the Construction Management Education Sponsorship Act of 1991.
ContractorsThe Construction Management Education Sponsorship Act of
Section § 7139
This section names the law: the Construction Management Education Sponsorship Act of 1991.
Construction Management Education Sponsorship
Section § 7139.1
This section emphasizes the need for better construction management education within California's colleges and universities. The Legislature points out that existing programs are underfunded and inadequate in teaching up-to-date management systems. More support from the construction industry is needed to improve these programs, even though some help is given through grants and scholarships. The law suggests that contractors could choose to designate part of their license fees toward supporting construction management education. This support would enhance the programs, leading to improved training for contractors and their teams, ultimately benefiting the quality of construction across the state.
The Legislature hereby finds and declares all of the following:
(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.1(a) There is a demand and increasing need for construction management education programs and resources within the postsecondary education system that prepare graduates for the management of construction operations and companies regulated by the Contractors State License Law and enforced by the Contractors State License Board.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.1(b) Although construction management programs do exist within the state university system, these programs are woefully underfunded and insufficiently funded to provide training on state-of-the-art management
information systems for either graduates or extension programs for continuing education of licensed contractors. Construction industry associations have provided some assistance through direct grants and scholarships, but the industrywide service of these programs and the need for additional assistance mandates broad based industrywide support.
(c)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.1(c) It is the intent of the Legislature that by enabling contractors to designate a portion of their licensure fee and providing a format for contractors to contribute funds to construction management education, this article will receive broad based industry support. In addition, this article allows the contractor to demonstrate the importance of construction management education. This assistance will enable greater development of construction management curricula and will improve the overall quality of
construction by providing construction management training to California licensed contractors and their current and future management personnel.
construction management education postsecondary education state university system
Section § 7139.10
In this section, the California Legislature intends that any state money given out as grants under this law should only come from a specific pool of money called the Contractors’ License Fund. No other state money should be used for these grants.
It is the intent of the Legislature that state funding for the grants authorized to be awarded under this section be provided only from the Contractors’ License Fund to the extent that funds are available in that fund and that no other state funding be provided for those grants.
Contractors' License Fund state funding grant allocation
Section § 7139.2
This law creates a special fund called the Construction Management Education Account (CMEA) to support construction management education. Contractors can choose to donate to this fund when they pay their license fees, and this option will be clearly indicated on the fee form. Additionally, the law allows the Contractors State License Board to accept grants from various entities to support their work, and any grant money will be added to the CMEA.
(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.2(a) There is hereby created the Construction Management Education Account (CMEA) as a separate account in the Contractors License Fund for the purposes of construction management education. Funds in the account shall be available for the purposes of this article upon appropriation by the Legislature.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.2(b) The Contractors State License Board shall allow a contractor to make a contribution to the Construction Management Education Account at the time of the contractor license fee payment. The license fee form shall clearly display this alternative on its face and shall clearly inform the licensee that this provision is a contribution to the
Construction Management Education Account and is in addition to the fees.
(c)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.2(c) The board may accept grants from federal, state, or local public agencies, or from private foundations or individuals, in order to assist it in carrying out its duties, functions, and powers under this article. Grant moneys shall be deposited into the Construction Management Education Account.
Construction Management Education Account CMEA contractor contributions
Section § 7139.3
This section allows the board to give grants to public colleges and universities for construction management courses. Contractor organizations can suggest which institutions receive these grants, with a cap on how much one school can get. An advisory committee will guide grant decisions and comprises representatives from various construction groups and educational bodies. Their job is to enhance construction education in California, ensuring programs are modern and accessible. The committee also checks the qualifications of grant applicants, monitors use of the funds, and supports new educational initiatives.
(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.3(a) The board may award grants to qualified public postsecondary educational institutions for the support of courses of study in construction management.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.3(b) Any organization of contractors, or organization of contractor organizations, incorporated under Division 2 (commencing with Section 5000) of the Corporations Code may request the board to award grants pursuant to subdivision (a) directly to qualified public postsecondary educational institutions of its choice. However,
the total amount of money that may be awarded to one public postsecondary educational institution pursuant to subdivision (a) may not exceed an amount equal to 25 percent of the total funds available under this article.
(c)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.3(c) The board shall establish an advisory committee to recommend grant awards. The advisory committee shall be known as the Construction Management Education Account Advisory Committee and shall consist of 11 members, with at least one representative from each of the following: Associated General Contractors of California, Associated Builders and Contractors, California Building Industry Association, National Electrical Contractors Association, Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractor’s Association, Southern California Contractor’s Association, Associated General Contractors of San Diego, Engineering and Utility Contractors Association, Engineering Contractors Association, California Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor’s
Association, and one member representing the California State University and University of California construction management programs accredited by the American Council for Construction Education. Advisory committee member terms shall be for three years and the representatives shall be appointed by each identified group. Members of the advisory committee shall not receive per diem or reimbursement for traveling and other expenses pursuant to Section 103.
(d)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.3(d) The mission of the Construction Management Education Account Advisory Committee is to maintain, and increase the quality and availability of, education programs for the construction industry. The primary focus is to provide financial resources not now available to accredited construction management programs in California colleges and universities to maintain and upgrade facilities and provide greater access by the industry to modern construction standards and management practices. The
advisory committee shall do all of the following:
(1)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.3(d)(1) Confirm the qualifications of programs applying for grants.
(2)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.3(d)(2) Award less than full grants when the account has insufficient funds to award full grants to all qualifying programs.
(3)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.3(d)(3) Receive and review year-end reports of use and impact of funds.
(4)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.3(d)(4) Affirm applications for American Council for Construction Education accreditation and, when funds are available, award grants to complete the accreditation process.
(5)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.3(d)(5) Promote close ties between feeder junior colleges and four-year construction management programs.
(6)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.3(d)(6) Support development of new educational programs with
specific emphasis on outreach to the construction industry at large.
construction management grants public postsecondary educational institutions
Section § 7139.4
This law requires certain public colleges and universities to offer construction management programs at the bachelor's level or higher. These programs should either lead to a construction management degree that is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education, have an accredited option like engineering technology, or ensure that over half of their graduates find jobs with licensed contractors in California. Alternatively, they should develop a curriculum that meets the criteria of the American Council for Construction Education.
Qualified public postsecondary educational institutions shall provide postsecondary construction management programs at the baccalaureate or higher level that either award or provide one of the following:
(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.4(a) A bachelor of science construction management degree accredited by the American Council for Construction Education.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.4(b) A degree with an American Council for Construction Education accredited option, including, but not limited to, engineering technology and industrial technology.
(c)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.4(c) A bachelor of science or higher degree program documenting placement of more than 50 percent of their graduates with California licensed contractors. The placement of a person who holds a master or doctorate degree in the faculty of a construction program shall be counted as though placed with a California licensed contractor.
(d)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.4(d) The development of a construction management curriculum to meet the American Council for Construction Education criteria.
postsecondary construction management bachelor of science degree American Council for Construction Education
Section § 7139.5
This section outlines how grants are awarded to public colleges in California based on the qualifications specified in another section. Most institutions can get $3,000 for each graduate from last year. If the institution places graduates with California licensed contractors and seeks accreditation, it can use the funds for up to three years. Additionally, some institutions can receive up to $25,000 per year for two years, after which they must meet the same criteria as others. The board has the discretion to continue grants for schools progressing towards accreditation.
Grants shall be made pursuant to this article to public postsecondary educational institutions that meet the qualifications specified in Section 7139.4 in the following amounts:
(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.5(a) Three thousand dollars ($3,000) per graduate during the past academic year for institutions qualifying under subdivision (a) of Section 7139.4.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.5(b) Three thousand dollars ($3,000) per graduate during the past academic year for institutions qualifying under subdivision (b) of Section 7139.4.
(c)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.5(c) Three thousand dollars ($3,000) per graduate placed with California licensed contractors during the past academic year for institutions qualifying under subdivision (c) of Section 7139.4. These funds shall be used for the purpose of becoming accredited by the American Council for Construction Education and shall be available for up to three years. The board may continue to provide this grant to an institution that in its judgment is meeting the intent of this act and is continuing its development towards accreditation.
(d)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.5(d) Institutions qualifying under subdivision (d) of Section 7139.4 may receive a grant in an amount up to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per year for up to two years. Thereafter, these institutions may receive grants based upon the criteria described in subdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive. The board may continue to award a grant to an institution that in its judgment is meeting the intent of this article
and is continuing its development towards accreditation.
public postsecondary educational institutions graduate funding California licensed contractors
Section § 7139.6
This law allows grants issued under specific sections to be used for various educational purposes. These include buying instructional materials, developing curriculums, and supporting educational programs like internships. It also covers hiring and developing faculty, including postgraduate support and compensating guest lecturers. Grants can fund general classroom and laboratory expenses, but they're not meant for boosting faculty salaries.
(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.6(a) The grants issued pursuant to Sections 7139.3 and 7139.5 may be used for all of the following:
(1)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.6(a)(1) Instructional materials and support, equipment, curriculum development, and delivery.
(2)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.6(a)(2) Support and development of outreach, continuing education, and cooperative education or internship programs.
(3)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.6(a)(3) Administrative and clerical support positions.
(4)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.6(a)(4) Faculty recruitment and
development, to include support for postgraduate work leading to advanced degrees, visiting lecturer compensation and expenses, teaching assistant positions, and faculty positions.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.6(b) Grant moneys may also be used to support general classroom and laboratory operating expenses and related administrative supplies, including, but not limited to, reference materials, testing equipment, and equipment maintenance. The list of support items in this subdivision and subdivision (a) are intended to be descriptive rather than limiting. “Support” does not include faculty salary supplements.
educational grants instructional materials curriculum development
Section § 7139.8
This law requires the president of each public college or university that gets a particular type of state grant to send a report each year after receiving the grant. The report should detail how much grant money was received and how it was used. Specifically, the report must include the number of graduates hired by California contractors, expected student enrollment in construction management courses, and info about continuing education courses offered and their enrollments.
The president of each public postsecondary educational institution receiving a grant under this article shall submit, with its respective request for a grant each year following the initial year for which grants are issued, a report to the board delineating the amount of the past grant awarded from the Construction Management Education Account to that institution and the utilization of those funds. The report shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.8(a) The number of graduates placed with the California licensed contractors during the previous academic year.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.8(b) The expected enrollment in construction management courses in the upcoming academic year.
(c)CA Business & Professions Code § 7139.8(c) Continuing education and extension courses offered during the previous academic year and their enrollments.
public postsecondary educational institution grant report Construction Management Education Account
Section § 7139.9
This law allows the board to use up to $15,000 each year from the Construction Management Education Account to cover costs related to managing the duties described in this article.
The board may allocate up to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) per year from the Construction Management Education Account for the administration of this article.
Construction Management Education Account administration funding annual allocation
