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CA AB2170
Bill
Status
2/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Steven Choi
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AI Summary
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Requires the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education to certify nanodegrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concentrations for veterans who returned from military service on or after September 11, 2001
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Defines "nanodegree" as a degree awarded for completing a concentrated vocational education program lasting one year offered by California institutions of higher education as part of veterans education or training programs authorized by the federal Higher Education Act
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Specifies that compliance with this requirement does not independently satisfy federal Higher Education Act participation requirements, including those under Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations Section 600.9
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Establishes that nanodegree certification is intended to provide rapid-paced training to expedite employment for returning service members with military experience in STEM fields
Legislative Description
Veterans education and training: California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education.
Last Action
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
4/3/2018