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CA AB1400
Bill
Status
10/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Esmeralda Soria
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AI Summary
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Creates a pilot program allowing up to 10 California community college districts to offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees, with priority given to districts in underserved nursing areas and communities with persistent poverty
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Limits BSN enrollment at each participating district to 25% of their Board of Registered Nursing-approved associate degree nursing class size, or 35 students, whichever is greater
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Requires participating districts to maintain their associate degree nursing programs and give priority registration for the BSN program to students who earned their associate degree in nursing from that district
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Allows districts with nursing programs in "candidate" accreditation status to be provisionally selected, with priority for Central Valley and Inland Empire locations, and requires the chancellor's office to assist districts seeking national accreditation
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Mandates the Legislative Analyst's Office to evaluate the program's effectiveness and submit findings to the Legislature by July 1, 2033; the program automatically repeals on January 1, 2035
Legislative Description
Community colleges: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Pilot Program.
Last Action
Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
1/22/2026