AB-1462 • 2026

Public postsecondary education: community colleges: baccalaureate degree program: Allan Hancock College.

Education

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Hart
Last action: 2026-02-02
Official status: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact requirements for a baccalaureate degree program are not specified but are assumed to be existing requirements.

Baccalaureate Degree Program at Allan Hancock College

The bill allows Allan Hancock College to offer baccalaureate degree programs without needing a written agreement with other universities if the program meets existing requirements.

What This Bill Does

Allows Allan Hancock College to start baccalaureate degree programs.
Removes the need for a written agreement between Allan Hancock College and other universities if the proposed program is approved by the Board of Governors.

Who It Names or Affects

Allan Hancock College
Students who want to attend Allan Hancock College for a bachelor's degree

Terms To Know

Baccalaureate Degree Program: A program that allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree at a community college.
Board of Governors: The governing body responsible for overseeing California Community Colleges.

Limits and Unknowns

Only applies to Allan Hancock College and does not change rules for other community colleges.
Does not specify the exact requirements Allan Hancock College must meet, but implies they are existing requirements.

Bill History

2026-02-02 California Legislative Information
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2026-01-31 California Legislative Information
Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
2025-03-13 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
2025-02-24 California Legislative Information
Read first time.
2025-02-22 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
2025-02-21 California Legislative Information
Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1462, as introduced, Hart.
Public postsecondary education: community colleges: baccalaureate degree program: Allan Hancock College.
Existing law authorizes the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, in consultation with the California State University and the University of California, to authorize the establishment of community college district baccalaureate degree programs, as provided. Existing law requires a baccalaureate degree program offered by a community college district to (1) be offered in a subject area with unmet workforce needs in the local community or region of the district, (2) not offer a program or program curricula already offered by the California State University or University of California, and (3) have the expertise, resources, and student interest to offer a quality baccalaureate degree in the chosen field of study. If, during the consultation process related to a proposed baccalaureate degree program, the California State University or the University of California believes
there is program duplication and the applicable segment submits written objections, existing law requires the objecting segment and the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to establish a written agreement before the program is approved, as provided.
This bill would authorize the board of governors to approve a baccalaureate degree program at Allan Hancock College without a written agreement between the objecting segment and the chancellor if the board of governors determines the proposed baccalaureate degree program satisfies the baccalaureate degree program requirements described above.
This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for Allan Hancock College.

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