Assembly Member Fong's proposal to establish the Coordinating Commission for Education in California addresses the state's 12-year absence of a postsecondary education coordinating body, following the 2011 defunding of the California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC).

The bill creates a state-level commission comprising representatives from workforce development, educational institutions, and employers. This body would develop joint and regional plans while offering recommendations on state and federal funding allocations related to educational attainment and career education. The commission's structure reflects California's diverse educational landscape, including the University of California system, California State University, community colleges, independent institutions, and private postsecondary schools.

The legislation responds to California's position as one of two states without a coordinating body for postsecondary education. According to the bill's findings, the current system operates without central coordination of workforce development programs and educational pathways. The proposed commission would serve as a bridge between educational institutions and employers, focusing on aligning educational programs with workforce needs through collaborative planning and funding recommendations.