California Education Code

§ 75000

EDC § 75000 Effective Jun 27, 2018Div. 7 · Title 3 · Part 46.5

Statute text

(a)This part shall be known, and may be cited, as the California Online Community College Act.

(b)The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(1)According to the United States Census Bureau, 2011–15 American Community Survey data, there are 2.5 million Californians between 25 and 34 years of age whose highest educational attainment is either high school or some college. Of this group, 80 percent are working, and nearly half are Hispanic. The public segments of higher education have traditionally not offered courses that are readily accessible to these Californians. Working adults should have access to high-quality, affordable, and flexible opportunities to pursue postsecondary education that does not conflict with their work and familial obligations.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 33, Sec. 18. (AB 1809) Effective June 27, 2018.