Plain English Breakdown
The official summary states the bill 'would authorize' and describes it as introduced, while metadata indicates it passed; however, no specific text confirms if any changes were made during passage.
Allowing Allan Hancock College to Offer a Bachelor's Degree Without an Agreement
This law lets the Board of Governors approve a bachelor's degree program at Allan Hancock College without needing a written agreement from objecting university systems, as long as the program meets standard requirements.
What This Bill Does
- Authorizes the Board of Governors to approve a baccalaureate degree program specifically for Allan Hancock College.
- Removes the requirement for a written agreement between an objecting university segment and the Chancellor if objections are raised about program duplication, provided the board determines the program meets existing requirements.
- Requires that the proposed program still meet standard rules, such as addressing local workforce needs, not duplicating programs offered by other universities, and having necessary expertise and resources.
- Includes legislative findings stating why this special rule is necessary only for Allan Hancock College.
Who It Names or Affects
- Allan Hancock College
- The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges
- The Chancellor of the California Community Colleges
Terms To Know
- Baccalaureate degree program
- A college course that leads to a bachelor's degree.
- Board of Governors
- The group in charge of managing California Community Colleges.
Limits and Unknowns
- This rule applies only to Allan Hancock College and not to other community colleges.
- The text does not name the specific subject area for the new degree program.
- The effective date is not listed in the provided source material.