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CA AB2400
Bill
Status
2/19/2010
Primary Sponsor
Joel Anderson
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AI Summary
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Authorizes three California Community College Districts (Grossmont-Cuyamaca, San Diego, and San Mateo County) to establish and participate in a single baccalaureate degree pilot program.
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Requires the pilot program to expire 8 years after establishment and mandates a legislative report be submitted within one year before expiration evaluating program success.
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Limits baccalaureate degrees to fields with documented unmet workforce needs that do not unnecessarily duplicate nearby public institutions' programs, and requires districts to seek accreditation as baccalaureate degree-granting colleges.
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Allows governing boards to charge baccalaureate-seeking students fees for non-transfer courses, with all collected fees deposited in designated district funds for program expenses.
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Permits governing boards to enter into agreements with local businesses and agencies to provide educational services and requires districts to maintain separate records for upper and lower division course enrollment.
Legislative Description
Public postsecondary education: community colleges:
Last Action
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
5/4/2010