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CA AB207

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2018

Primary Sponsor

Joaquin Arambula

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes California State University, Fresno, to award doctor of medicine degrees to address physician shortages in the Central Valley region.

  • Requires the CSU doctor of medicine degree to be distinguished from University of California medical programs and focused on preparing physicians to close health care gaps through community collaboration.

  • Mandates student fees in the program be no higher than rates charged for state-supported medical programs at the University of California.

  • Requires startup funding come from existing CSU academic program budgets without reducing undergraduate enrollment or program quality.

  • Establishes that the California Postsecondary Education Commission retains authority to review and evaluate the program.

Legislative Description

California State University: doctor of medicine degrees.

Last Action

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/1/2018

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/21/2017

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