Bill > AB1122

This bill requires local educational agencies serving high school students to establish dual enrollment programs by the 2029-30 academic year if they do not already have one, aiming to create more opportunities for high school students to earn college credits. Specifically, the bill mandates that these agencies form formal partnerships with community college districts to develop seamless pathways from high school to postsecondary education. The legislation encourages using existing programs like College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) partnerships, early college high schools, or middle college high schools to facilitate these programs. All courses offered through these dual enrollment programs must lead to a degree, credential, certificate, or transfer. The bill is motivated by data showing that dual enrollment increases college enrollment and degree attainment, particularly for underserved students. It aligns with broader state goals, including the Governor's objective of having 70 percent of working-age Californians obtain a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2030. The bill also includes a provision that if the Commission on State Mandates determines the act imposes additional costs on local agencies, the state will reimburse these costs according to existing government code.

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