Bill > AB2229

This bill establishes the California State University Enrollment, Access, and Retention of Nontraditional Students Program, which aims to increase the number of former California State University (CSU) students who return to complete their bachelor's degrees. A "nontraditional student" is defined as someone who previously attended a CSU campus but left before earning a degree. The program requires the CSU Chancellor to prioritize enrollment funding for campuses that meet enrollment goals and actively reach out to these former students. By July 1, 2027, CSU campuses must adopt policies for evaluating the transcripts of returning nontraditional students, ensuring that previously completed coursework is accepted towards a degree, especially for general education requirements, and that students are not forced to repeat courses they passed. Each campus will also designate a nontraditional student advisor to help with transcript evaluations and provide academic support, and starting July 1, 2027, these students will receive priority registration. Furthermore, by September 1, 2028, the CSU trustees will maintain an online data dashboard to track the reenrollment of nontraditional students, their demographics, and their progress towards degree completion.

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