Community colleges: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Pilot Program.
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Overview
This bill establishes a pilot program allowing select California community colleges to offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees. The program will initially involve 10 districts, chosen based on criteria including geographic equity, underserved areas, and existing nursing program accreditation. Participating districts will prioritize enrollment for students with associate degrees in nursing, and the Legislative Analyst’s Office will evaluate the program’s effectiveness and recommend whether to continue or expand it by July 1, 2034. The program will be repealed on January 1, 2036.
Key provisions
- Creates a pilot program for BSN degrees at community colleges.
- Limits the pilot program to 10 community college districts statewide.
- Establishes criteria for selecting participating districts, including underserved areas and accreditation.
- Requires participating districts to prioritize enrollment for students with associate degrees in nursing.
- Mandates a Legislative Analyst’s Office evaluation of the program’s effectiveness.
- Specifies the scope of the evaluation, including enrollment data, costs, and completion rates.
- Allows community colleges in ‘candidate’ accreditation status to participate provisionally.
- Sets a repeal date for the article on January 1, 2036.
Who is affected
- California Community Colleges
- Community College District Governing Boards
- Students pursuing nursing degrees
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