Bill > AB664

This bill authorizes the Southwestern Community College District to offer up to four workforce-aligned baccalaureate degree programs, which are bachelor's degrees designed to meet specific job market needs, in an effort to expand access to higher education in South San Diego County, an area described as an "underserved, college desert area" because it lacks a public university and has limited higher education options. The Chancellor of the California Community Colleges will oversee this authorization process, requiring the district to demonstrate regional labor market demand for the proposed degrees and evidence of collaboration with regional public universities to avoid unnecessary competition. The bill mandates that the Legislative Analyst's Office conduct an interim evaluation of these programs by July 1, 2030, and a final evaluation by July 1, 2034, with the provisions for these programs set to expire on January 1, 2035.

Budget and Finance, Education

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