Plain English Breakdown
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Study on a UC Medical School Branch in Kern County
This law requires the University of California to complete and submit a study about starting a new medical school branch campus in Kern County if funding is approved.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the University of California to complete a feasibility study by January 1, 2027, if the Legislature approves funding.
- Asks the university to consult with local voluntary groups and reasonably attempt to talk with other local stakeholders while doing the study.
- Directs the study to list steps needed to open a branch campus for an existing UC medical school in Kern County.
- Requires the final report to include detailed findings, recommendations, challenges, opportunities, and a timeline for starting the project.
- Mandates that the university send the completed study to the Governor and Legislature within two years of receiving funding.
Who It Names or Affects
- The University of California
- Local voluntary groups in Kern County
- Other local stakeholders in Kern County
- The State Legislature
- The Governor
Terms To Know
- Feasibility study
- A detailed report that checks if a project is possible and lists the steps, costs, challenges, and opportunities.
- Appropriation
- When the Legislature officially sets aside money for a specific purpose from an existing fund.
Limits and Unknowns
- The study only happens if the Legislature approves funding from the University of California Kern County Medical Education Endowment Fund.
- The bill does not guarantee that a new medical school campus will be built, as it only requires planning and analysis.
- The exact timeline for submitting the report depends on when the money is officially approved.