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CA AB405
Bill
Status
2/1/2018
Primary Sponsor
Jacqui Irwin
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Board of Governors of California Community Colleges to establish baccalaureate degree programs in cybersecurity at up to 10 community college districts, with programs beginning no later than the 2019-20 academic year
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Students must complete their degrees by the end of the 2023-24 academic year; participating districts must demonstrate workforce need, consult with CSU and UC, and seek accreditation approval
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Charges students $84 per unit for upper division coursework in addition to standard community college fees, with total fees not to exceed CSU baccalaureate program rates
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Requires the Legislative Analyst's Office to submit an interim evaluation to the Legislature by July 1, 2019 and a final evaluation by July 1, 2024, covering enrollment, completion rates, workforce outcomes, and program costs
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The pilot program becomes inoperative on July 1, 2025 and is repealed on January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Public postsecondary education: community college districts: baccalaureate degree cybersecurity pilot program.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/1/2018