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CA AB422
Bill
Status
Passed
10/12/2017
Primary Sponsor
Joaquin Arambula
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AI Summary
- Repeals the temporary Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Pilot Program that was set to expire July 1, 2018, and authorizes California State University to establish permanent Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs
- Doctor of Nursing Practice programs shall focus on preparing nursing faculty for postsecondary teaching and may also train nurses for advanced practice or leadership roles
- Programs must maintain California State University's graduate-to-total enrollment ratio and cannot diminish undergraduate enrollment growth
- California State University must fund initial program costs from existing academic program budgets without reducing undergraduate program support, with Legislature encouraging the university to seek private donations for startup costs
- Allows students enrolled in the pilot program as of December 31, 2017, to complete their coursework after the program's expiration
Legislative Description
California State University: Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Program.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 702, Statutes of 2017.
10/12/2017
Committee Referrals
Appropriations6/28/2017
Education6/8/2017
Rules5/30/2017
Appropriations3/15/2017
Higher Education2/21/2017
Full Bill Text
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