CA AB2305

Reduces application timelines for community college baccalaureate degree programs from two annual periods to one, with applications due by August 15 and decisions by June 15 of the following year.

Increases the review period for validating applications from 45 working days to 90 days to assess workforce value of proposed programs.

Extends the timeline for California State University and University of California to submit duplication objections from 45 working days to 105 days after receiving a proposal.

Extends the Chancellor's timeframe to resolve objections and establish written agreements from 45 working days to 90 days before approving a program.

Maintains the cap of 30 baccalaureate degree programs approved per academic year and requires districts to keep associated associate degree programs unless approved for elimination.