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CA AB2956

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jim Patterson

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts ability-to-benefit students (those without a high school diploma or equivalent) from taking an independently administered examination before enrolling at institutions offering horseshoeing and farrier training
  • Ability-to-benefit students at other types of postsecondary institutions must still take and pass a qualifying exam from the U.S. Department of Education's approved list before enrollment
  • The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education may create its own list of acceptable examinations and passing scores if the federal Department of Education does not have relevant exams for specific occupational training
  • Requires the bureau to review examinations for students with limited English proficiency and approve alternative exams if needed, potentially including the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System examination

Legislative Description

Private postsecondary education: ability-to-benefit students: horseshoeing or farrier schools.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.

3/8/2018

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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