Community colleges: deported or detained faculty.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires California community college districts to allow faculty who have been deported or detained, starting January 1, 2027, to continue teaching through remote education methods. It defines ‘deported or detained faculty member’ and establishes a ‘remote teaching arrangement.’ The bill also includes a provision for faculty to attest to the reason for their departure and ensures compliance with federal law.
Key provisions
- Requires community colleges to allow deported or detained faculty to teach remotely.
- Defines ‘deported or detained faculty member’ based on specific reasons for departure.
- Establishes a ‘remote teaching arrangement’ as a method for remote instruction.
- Requires faculty to attest to the reason for their departure.
- Specifies that the bill applies in situations where the rule of law is suspended.
- Ensures implementation is consistent with federal law.
- Addresses state reimbursement for mandated costs through existing procedures.
Who is affected
- California community colleges
- Deported faculty members
- Detained faculty members
- Community college districts
- Faculty
Notable changes
- Creates a new requirement for community colleges to accommodate deported or detained faculty.
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