Amended
IN
Assembly
March 19, 2024 |
Introduced by Assembly Member Low |
February 16, 2024 |
Existing law establishes the University of California, under the administration of the Regents of the University of California, the California State University, under the administration of the Trustees of the California State University, the California Community Colleges, under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, independent institutions of higher education, and private postsecondary educational institutions as the segments of postsecondary education in this state.
Existing law expresses the intent of the Legislature that each resident of California who has the capacity and motivation to benefit from higher education should have the opportunity to enroll in an institution of higher education and to continue with that higher education, as provided.
This
bill would make nonsubstantive changes in this statement of the intent of the Legislature.
(a)It is the intent of the Legislature that each resident of California who has the capacity and motivation to benefit from higher education should have the opportunity to enroll in an institution of higher education. Once enrolled, each individual should have the opportunity to continue as long and as far as their capacity and motivation, as indicated by academic performance and commitment to educational advancement, will lead them to meet academic standards and institutional requirements.
(b)The Legislature hereby reaffirms the commitment of the State of California to provide an appropriate place in California public higher education for every
student who is willing and able to benefit from attendance.