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CA AB664
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Alvarez
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to allow Southwestern Community College District to offer up to 4 workforce-aligned baccalaureate degree programs, addressing the needs of South San Diego County's 585,000 residents who lack access to a local public university
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Requires program proposals to demonstrate regional labor market demand, lack of availability at regional public universities, and evidence of collaboration with other institutions through transfer agreements, articulation agreements, or shared facilities
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Mandates the Legislative Analyst's Office to conduct an interim evaluation by July 1, 2030, and a final evaluation by July 1, 2034, assessing student outcomes, workforce impact, completion rates, and effects on underserved students
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Addresses projected workforce needs of over 25,000 jobs requiring baccalaureate degrees by 2033 in fields such as business, health care, technology, and the arts
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Provisions expire on January 1, 2035, making this a pilot program subject to legislative review
Legislative Description
Community colleges: baccalaureate degree program: Southwestern Community College District.
Last Action
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
1/27/2026