Public postsecondary education: civic engagement: recommendations report.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill requires California’s public universities and community colleges to review and update their ‘American Institutions and Ideals’ courses by the 2029-30 academic year. Specifically, the courses must emphasize civic engagement, civic discord, and the preservation of democracy’s vital institutions. Additionally, campuses and the California Community Colleges are directed to report to the Legislature by the 2028-29 academic year with recommendations for fostering greater knowledge of American democracy and civic engagement opportunities for students, along with any necessary legislative support. The provisions will be repealed in 2033.
Key provisions
- Campuses must review and update ‘American Institutions and Ideals’ courses by 2029-30 to emphasize civic engagement and democracy.
- Campuses must report recommendations to the Legislature by 2028-29 on fostering student civic engagement.
- The University of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges are requested to participate in these reviews and reporting efforts.
- The bill requires consultation with academic senates during these reviews and reporting processes.
- The provisions will be repealed in 2033.
- The bill addresses Section 66054 of the Education Code.
- The bill provides for state reimbursement for any costs mandated by the state.
- The bill is considered a state-mandated local program.
Who is affected
- California Public Universities (University of California, California State University)
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