Plain English Breakdown
The distinction between 'require' (for California State University) and 'request' (for University of California) regarding the new course submission process is significant but may be unclear to general readers.
Aligning University Admissions with State Education Standards
This law asks California's public universities to align their high school course requirements and admission standards with state education content, while updating the process for schools to get courses approved.
What This Bill Does
- Requests the University of California to align its criteria for reviewing and certifying high school courses with state-adopted content standards, frameworks, and model curricula.
- States legislative intent that university governing boards base undergraduate admission standards on state-adopted content standards, frameworks, and model curricula.
- States legislative intent that university governing boards consult with the State Board of Education before adopting or changing undergraduate admission standards.
- Encourages faculty at public universities to work with the State Board of Education and the Instructional Quality Commission when developing model academic standards for high schools.
- Requires California State University, and requests the University of California, to create a new process by January 1, 2028, for local school agencies to annually submit courses for review and certification.
Who It Names or Affects
- The governing boards of the University of California and California State University
- Faculty members at public universities who develop academic standards
- Local educational agencies (school districts) that submit high school courses for approval
Terms To Know
- Model Academic Standards
- A uniform set of rules describing what a high school course must include to count toward college admission.
- State Board of Education
- The state agency that creates content standards, frameworks, and model curricula for schools in California.
- Instructional Quality Commission
- A group within the State Department of Education involved in reviewing curriculum quality and alignment with state goals.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill uses words like 'request,' 'encourage,' and 'strive to align' for some actions, meaning universities may not be strictly forced to act in every case.
- The official text does not specify an effective date for when these new rules must begin.