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CA SB769

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Hill

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the statewide baccalaureate degree pilot program authorization from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2028
  • Changes the student degree completion deadline from the end of the 2022–23 academic year to the end of the 2027–28 academic year
  • Allows California Community Colleges to offer up to 15 baccalaureate degree programs (one per district) to address unmet workforce needs not already covered by California State University or University of California
  • Requires districts to maintain a written policy requiring students applying for fee waivers to submit either a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or California Dream Act application
  • Mandates the Legislative Analyst's Office conduct interim and final evaluations of the pilot program, with interim report due July 1, 2018 and final report due July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Baccalaureate Degree Pilot Program.

Last Action

September 1 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

9/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/12/2017
Higher Education6/15/2017
Appropriations4/26/2017
Education3/9/2017
Rules2/17/2017

Full Bill Text

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