California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 36120

(a) The coordinator, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Human Relations Agency, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Director of the Office of Planning, and any other executive officers the Governor may designate, shall develop goals for state participation in the Model Cities program.

(b) In order to take advantage of the opportunities for program innovation offered by the Model Cities program, one set of the goals for state participation shall be directed toward interdisciplinary program development, such as programs for early childhood development, community treatment as an alternative to criminal incarceration, and community services.