California bills set new rules for community college bachelor's degrees
Two bills, Senate Bill 960 and Assembly Bill 2694, passed the California Legislature and now head to Gov. Gavin Newsom; they create new mechanisms and caps for community college bachelor’s degrees that take effect for new programs after 2028. Colleges could earn two to 12 additional degrees depending on certificate, degree and transfer completion rates, with a three-degree annual proposal limit per district and required workforce-need reports. The state labor secretary can override Cal State objections in some cases, and existing community college bachelor’s degrees are grandfathered, while many community college leaders now oppose last-minute amendments.
Bills set caps and metrics for community college bachelor's expansions starting 2028.
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Community colleges and the Cal State system have long disputed bachelor degree duplication since a 2021 law. Previous expansion bills were vetoed by the governor. The bills now go to the governor and could change access and dispute…
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