CA SB416

Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to make college programs available at every state prison for inmates with a general education development certificate or high school diploma, provided only by California Community Colleges, California State University, University of California, or other regionally accredited nonprofit colleges or universities

Mandates prioritization of college programs offering face-to-face instruction, comprehensive in-person student supports, transferable degree pathways, and coordination with nonprofit programs serving formerly incarcerated students

Requires college education providers to determine curricula, degree pathways, certificate pathways, provide instructional staff, and deliver support services to ensure incarcerated students can complete their coursework

Deems inmates enrolled in a full-time college program of 12 semester units or equivalent as assigned to a full-time work or training assignment

Continues existing requirements for literacy programs targeting inmates reading below 9th grade level and general education development certificate or high school diploma programs