SB 1440 Summary

• Establishes the Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act requiring community college students who earn an Associate Degree for Transfer to be deemed eligible for admission to California State University with junior status, effective fall 2011-12 academic year.

• Requires community college students to complete 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) of transferable coursework, including general education requirements and a minimum of 18 semester units (or 27 quarter units) in a major, with a minimum 2.0 GPA to qualify for the degree.

• Conditions state apportionment funding for community college districts on development and granting of Associate Degrees for Transfer, unless all 72 community college districts waive reimbursement for state-mandated implementation costs by December 31, 2010.

• Guarantees California State University will provide priority admission to Associate Degree for Transfer recipients at their local CSU campus and in a similar major, though does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses.

• Requires the Legislative Analyst's Office to report on implementation outcomes by spring 2012 and provide comprehensive analysis within four years, including transfer rates, graduation timelines, and recommendations for statutory changes.