Bill > AB988

This bill establishes a statewide dual enrollment framework to increase participation in college courses for high school students, with the ambitious goal of ensuring all pupils graduate with at least 12 units of college credit by the 2029-30 academic year. The bill creates a comprehensive dual enrollment advisory board composed of 16 members, including K-12 teachers, administrators, counselors, representatives from various educational systems (Community Colleges, California State University, and University of California), and public members with dual enrollment expertise. The Superintendent of Public Instruction, working with this advisory board, will develop a framework to create seamless pathways from high school to postsecondary education, improve college and career readiness, and provide universal access to dual enrollment courses. The advisory board will review existing laws and policies, consult with educational institutions, and develop a best practices guide addressing critical aspects of dual enrollment, such as funding, course content, instructor qualifications, program evaluation, and ensuring courses meet university admission requirements. By January 1, 2027, the Superintendent must submit this framework to legislative education committees, with the implementation contingent on additional statutory authorization. The bill is set to remain in effect until January 1, 2030, emphasizing its temporary, exploratory nature in developing a more robust dual enrollment system in California.

Budget and Finance, Education

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