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DPSS ePolicy

[GR,START], General Education Development, 01-28-2026

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START

General Education Development

Release Date
01/27/2026

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Purpose

To convert existing policy to a new writing style only - No concept changes

What changed?

  • References to the General Relief Opportunity for Work (GROW) Program have been replaced with the Skills and Training to Achieve Readiness for Tomorrow (START) Program.
    Note: The GROW term will be used only when referencing California Statewide Automated Welfare System (CalSAWS) pages until the system is fully programmed.  All notices, forms, and links currently available in CalSAWS will also display GROW pending the system change.
  • The description of the term General Education Development (GED) has been updated to reflect that it is a set of five exams that determines whether the test-taker has a  high school graduate's level of knowledge.
  • References to the LEADER Replacement System (LRS) have been replaced with the CalSAWS.
  • References to Job Skills Assessment (JSA) have been replaced with Career Assessment (CA).
  • References to the ABP 1463,  Welfare-to-Work (WTW) Plan Activity Agreement have been replaced with the ABP 1463, Skills and Training to Achieve Readiness for  Tomorrow (START) Activity Agreement.
  • References to GROW Case Managers (GCMs) have been replaced with START Case Managers (SCM).
  • References to GROW Services Supervisors (GSSs) have been replaced with START Supervisors (SSs).      

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Policy

The GED activity is available to START participants who do not have a GED, High School Diploma (HSD), or High School Equivalency Certificate (HiSEC).

START participants can enroll in GED as their primary activity. Participants must be assigned to concurrent activities if the activity does not provide 20 hours of class activity per week.  Combined START activities must provide at least 20 hours of approved START participation per week.

Background

The GED activity was designed to assist participants who do not have an HSD, GED, OR HiSEC with an opportunity to earn a high school equivalency certificate while enrolled in the START Program. 

Most employers require, at a minimum, that potential candidates possess a high school diploma or equivalent to qualify for job openings.  In addition, a candidate's education level is usually a factor that often affects promotional opportunities and salary ranges. 

Definitions

General Education Development (GED)

A set of five exams that determines whether the test-taker has a high school graduate's level of knowledge. 

Requirements

Participants must not have previously obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent. 

Verification Docs

  • ABP 1468, Skills and Training to Achieve Readiness for Tomorrow (START) Education and Training Two-Way Referral Gram.
  • Receipts for ancillary expenses issued for this activity.
  • Certificate of Completion of activity.

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APP
Pre Apprenticeship Certificate Program
AU
Administratively Unemployable
CLA
Clinical Assessment Appointment
CLE
Clinical Engagement
CORE
Career, Opportunities, Resources and Employment
CSS
Department Of Community And Senior Services
CSSD
Child Support Services Department
DMH
Department Of Mental Health
EJS
Early Job Search
ELAAJCC
East Los Angeles America’s Job Center Of California
ES-EW
Employment Special Eligibility Worker
HiSEC
High School Equivalency Certificate
HiSET
High School Equivalency Test
JOC
Job Order Coordinator
JRT
Job Readiness Training
JSPC
Job Skills Preparation Class
LACOE
Los Angeles County Office of Education
LADOT
Los Angeles Department of Transportation
LOD
Line Operations Development
NSA
Need Special Assistance
PCC
Pasadena City College
REP
Rapid Employment Promotion
SIP
Self-Initiated Program
SOA
Security Officer Assessment
SOT
Security Officer Training
SSVF
Supportive Services for Veteran Families
TAP
Transit Access Pass
VA
Department of Veteran Affairs
VL
Veteran Liaison
WIOA
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act

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