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CA AB634

Bill

Status

Passed

10/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Chris Ward

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Education Code Section 84760.5 to expand eligibility for state funding of community college career development and college preparation courses that do not award credit
  • Makes non-credit courses eligible for funding if offered in both face-to-face and distance education instructional methods, rather than requiring them to be offered in a sequence of courses
  • Covers courses in basic skills, workforce preparation, vocational English as a second language, and short-term vocational programs leading to certificates or improved employability
  • Requires the Board of Governors to adopt criteria and standards for identifying eligible courses based on recommendations from the chancellor, statewide academic senate, and chief instructional officers
  • Requires annual reporting by the chancellor to the Department of Finance and Legislature detailing FTES claimed and specific certificate programs receiving additional funding under this section

Legislative Description

Community colleges: career development and college preparation courses.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 450, Statutes of 2023.

10/8/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/7/2023
Education5/31/2023
Rules5/23/2023
Appropriations3/22/2023
Higher Education2/17/2023

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