Establishes the Kern Medical Education Authority to address Kern County's physician shortage by creating a medical school.
The Kern County Grow Our Own Doctors Act establishes the Kern Medical Education Authority to create a medical school in Kern County, California. The authority can develop curricula and grant Doctor of Medicine degrees if the University of California fails to establish a medical school by July 1, 2027. The authority is governed by a Board of Governors and operates as a local unit of government. It can incur debt, issue bonds, and exempt trade secrets from disclosure. The authority ensures fair employment practices for its employees.
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