AB1858

California State University: Joint Associate’s Degree Pilot Program.

Chamber Passed·5/21/26

California AB1858 establishes a pilot program for a joint associate degree between California State University and postsecondary institutions for.

California AB1858 creates a pilot program for a joint associate degree between California State University and postsecondary institutions. The program targets former students who completed coursework equivalent to an associate degree but did not earn one. The pilot program includes processes for identifying eligible students, verifying their coursework, and jointly conferring the degree. The degree is awarded at no cost to the former student. The California State University, Long Beach, must participate, with up to four additional campuses.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Assembly · 6–0 · May 21
Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

6 Yea

DDDDRD

0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Jul 1

9:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

May 14

12:00 AM

Assembly Appropriations Hearing

History

Jul 6

Senate

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (July 1).

Jul 6

Senate

Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

Jun 9

Senate

In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.