Community colleges: study: Counties of Amador, Alpine, Mariposa, Modoc, and Sierra.
- Mandates equal access to community college programs for all California residents through districts or alternative means.
- Requires a state study of community college access in five underserved rural counties by December 2027.
- Creates a working group of education leaders to develop solutions for expanding college access in rural areas.
- Evaluates both in-person and online education options to serve residents in communities without college districts.
Assembly Members Alanis, Hadwick, and Tangipa have proposed legislation to address gaps in community college access across California, with a particular focus on evaluating and expanding educational opportunities in five counties currently outside community college district boundaries - Amador, Alpine, Mariposa, Modoc, and Sierra.
The bill modifies existing state policy by establishing that territories must either be included within a community college district or receive equivalent opportunities for both in-person and online programs. To implement this change, the California Research Bureau would conduct a comprehensive study examining current educational services, economic impacts, and potential solutions for the five identified counties. The analysis would assess existing deficits in community college access, evaluate partnership opportunities with educational institutions and local agencies, and identify resources needed to establish accessible in-person and online programs.
A working group comprising county representatives, rural advocates, education officials, and other stakeholders would inform the study's development. The bureau must submit its findings and policy recommendations to state legislative committees and the Governor by December 31, 2027. The study provisions would sunset on January 1, 2031, allowing policymakers to evaluate the effectiveness of any implemented changes.
 Heath FloraR Assemblymember | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 10 | PASS |
- Mandates equal access to community college programs for all California residents through districts or alternative means.
- Requires a state study of community college access in five underserved rural counties by December 2027.
- Creates a working group of education leaders to develop solutions for expanding college access in rural areas.
- Evaluates both in-person and online education options to serve residents in communities without college districts.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Assembly Members Alanis, Hadwick, and Tangipa have proposed legislation to address gaps in community college access across California, with a particular focus on evaluating and expanding educational opportunities in five counties currently outside community college district boundaries - Amador, Alpine, Mariposa, Modoc, and Sierra.
The bill modifies existing state policy by establishing that territories must either be included within a community college district or receive equivalent opportunities for both in-person and online programs. To implement this change, the California Research Bureau would conduct a comprehensive study examining current educational services, economic impacts, and potential solutions for the five identified counties. The analysis would assess existing deficits in community college access, evaluate partnership opportunities with educational institutions and local agencies, and identify resources needed to establish accessible in-person and online programs.
A working group comprising county representatives, rural advocates, education officials, and other stakeholders would inform the study's development. The bureau must submit its findings and policy recommendations to state legislative committees and the Governor by December 31, 2027. The study provisions would sunset on January 1, 2031, allowing policymakers to evaluate the effectiveness of any implemented changes.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 10 | PASS |
Heath FloraR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |