California SB960 establishes a statewide baccalaureate degree program for community colleges.

California SB960 amends the Education Code to create a statewide baccalaureate degree program for community colleges. The bill outlines criteria for program approval, including evidence of unmet workforce needs, consultation with regional employers, and collaboration with the California State University and the University of California. It mandates that no more than 15 percent of a district's degree programs can be baccalaureate degrees. The Chancellor of the California Community Colleges must develop a funding model and report annually on the status of approved programs.

California SB960 establishes a statewide baccalaureate degree program for community colleges.

California SB960 amends the Education Code to create a statewide baccalaureate degree program for community colleges. The bill outlines criteria for program approval, including evidence of unmet workforce needs, consultation with regional employers, and collaboration with the California State University and the University of California. It mandates that no more than 15 percent of a district's degree programs can be baccalaureate degrees. The Chancellor of the California Community Colleges must develop a funding model and report annually on the status of approved programs.