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CA AB19

CA AB19
Community colleges: California College Promise.


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Introduced
12/05/2016
In Committee
09/01/2017
Crossed Over
05/31/2017
Passed
09/13/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/13/2017

Introduced Session

2017-2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to add Article 3 (commencing with Section 76396) to Chapter 2 of Part 47 of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code, relating to postsecondary education.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the California College Promise, to be administered by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges. The bill would provide funding, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to community colleges that meet certain requirements, such as partnering with local educational agencies to support college preparation and reduce remediation, using evidence-based assessment and placement practices, and maximizing students' access to financial aid. The funding can be used by the community colleges to waive fees for first-time students who enroll full-time and complete financial aid applications. The goal of the California College Promise is to increase college attendance and completion, particularly for underrepresented groups.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 735, Statutes of 2017. (on 10/13/2017)

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