California AB1462 would allow community college districts to offer baccalaureate degree programs, subject to approval by the Board of Governors of.

California AB1462 amends the Education Code to allow community college districts to offer baccalaureate degree programs, subject to approval by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. Districts must maintain their primary mission and consult with regional employers and workforce development boards. The bill sets a cap of 25 percent of associate degree programs for baccalaureate degree programs. It also mandates a fee of $84 per unit for upper division coursework and requires districts to offer an associate degree program in the same subject area unless approved otherwise.

California AB1462 would allow community college districts to offer baccalaureate degree programs, subject to approval by the Board of Governors of.

California AB1462 amends the Education Code to allow community college districts to offer baccalaureate degree programs, subject to approval by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. Districts must maintain their primary mission and consult with regional employers and workforce development boards. The bill sets a cap of 25 percent of associate degree programs for baccalaureate degree programs. It also mandates a fee of $84 per unit for upper division coursework and requires districts to offer an associate degree program in the same subject area unless approved otherwise.