California AB2694 allows community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees, subject to workforce needs and other criteria.

California AB2694 amends the Education Code to allow California community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees. Districts must demonstrate an unmet workforce need and submit detailed applications. The Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development reviews applications to ensure they address workforce needs. The California State University and University of California can object to proposed programs, which must then be resolved within 30 days. The Chancellor of the California Community Colleges sets fees and approves programs. Districts must maintain associate degree programs unless exempted.

California AB2694 allows community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees, subject to workforce needs and other criteria.

California AB2694 amends the Education Code to allow California community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees. Districts must demonstrate an unmet workforce need and submit detailed applications. The Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development reviews applications to ensure they address workforce needs. The California State University and University of California can object to proposed programs, which must then be resolved within 30 days. The Chancellor of the California Community Colleges sets fees and approves programs. Districts must maintain associate degree programs unless exempted.