Bill > SB640

This bill establishes the CSU Direct Admission Program, which aims to simplify and streamline college admission processes for high school students in California. Under this program, students graduating from participating local educational agencies who complete A-G coursework and maintain a qualifying grade point average by the end of 11th grade will be automatically deemed eligible for enrollment at a designated California State University (CSU) campus. The California College Guidance Initiative will transmit direct admission letters to eligible students, notifying them of their admission and providing enrollment procedures. The bill also extends the existing dual admissions program until the 2035-36 academic year, modifying the transfer requirements to allow students three academic years (instead of two) to complete an associate degree for transfer or another established transfer pathway at a California community college. Additionally, the bill requires community colleges to promote the program by sharing information during student orientations, via email, on websites, and in counseling offices. The legislation is designed to increase access to higher education, particularly for underrepresented students, by providing clearer pathways to university enrollment and reducing barriers to transfer between educational institutions.

Budget and Finance, Education

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