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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 5Pt. 42Ch. 2Art. 18§ 69962 Employer Student Compensation Sharing

§ 69962 Employer Student Compensation Sharing

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§ 69962 Employer Student Compensation Sharing

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools must team up with employers to help pay students for jobs related to their studies.
  • •If the job is with a school or nonprofit, the program can pay up to 90% of the student's pay (or 100% if it's a California public school or college).
  • •If the job is with a regular company, the program can only pay up to 50% of the student's pay.
  • •Schools must keep records like pay stubs, work hours, and agreements with employers.

Example

A student gets a job at a local nonprofit to help with their studies.

The program can pay up to 90% of the student's paycheck, and the nonprofit pays the rest. If the student works at a store instead, the program can only pay half.

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

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§ 69962 Employer Student Compensation Sharing

A participating institution shall do both of the following: (a) Develop partnerships with employers willing to contribute resources toward a percentage share of student compensation to be paid by the employer and by the program, respectively. (1) (A) For learning-aligned employment positions with public educational institutions or nonprofit corporations, the program shall provide no more than 90 percent of the student’s compensation. (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if the direct employer is the University of California, the California State University, the California Community Colleges, or one of its respective campuses, the program may provide 100 percent of the student’s compensation. (2) For learning-aligned employment positions with for-profit employers, the program shall provide no more than 50 percent of the student’s compensation. (b) For each learning-aligned employment position, maintain all necessary records, including, but not limited to, need analysis documents, employer agreements, financial aid award documents, time sheets, and records of payments provided to the student. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 144, Sec. 41. (AB 132) Effective July 27, 2021.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

employmentcompensationschoolpartnershipcorporationemployereducationstudent

Related Statutes

  • § 69954 Student Employment Eligibility
  • § 69969 Pell Grant Fund Allocation
  • § 69951 Student Work-Earn Program
  • § 69958 Student Work-Study Partnerships
  • § 10200 County Calworks Training Plan

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 69962.
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