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CA AB1852
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jasmeet Bains
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AI Summary
- Creates the Kern Medical Education Authority as a local government unit to establish a medical school in Kern County if the University of California has not taken formal steps to do so by July 1, 2027
- Authorizes California State University, Bakersfield and Kern Community College District to jointly establish and operate the medical school through the new authority, which can grant Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees upon obtaining accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Establishes the authority as a Board of Governors with members appointed by CSU Bakersfield and Kern Community College District, with powers to acquire property, hire employees, and sue or be sued
- Grants employees collective bargaining rights under the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act, eligibility for CalPERS or CalSTRS retirement benefits, and due process protections for disciplinary actions
- Authorizes the authority to issue tax-exempt revenue bonds and incur debt, with obligations remaining separate from CSU, Kern Community College District, and the state unless otherwise agreed
Legislative Description
Kern Medical Education Authority.
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on HIGHER ED. and P. E. & R.
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education3/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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