Senate Bill 1244 (SB 1244) It gained momentum Wednesday when it was approved by the Senate Education Committee on a 6-0 vote.This bill was authored by the Senate Education Committee Chair. senator josh newman (D-Fullerton) focuses on expanding access to beneficial community college courses for California high school students through dual enrollment programs.
Dual enrollment programs allow high school students to participate in college-level courses while attending high school. Research from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) and the U.S. Department of Education (ED) shows that participating in dual enrollment has several benefits for high school students, including:
- Get a head start on college: Earning college credits reduces your overall time in school, saves you money, and makes higher education more accessible.[1]
- Enhance college readiness: Dual enrollment exposes more students to the rigors and expectations of college-level work, develops stronger academic skills, and allows for a smoother transition to full-time college. [1]
- Exploring academic interests: Community colleges offer a wide range of courses that allow students to explore different academic avenues and find potential majors before committing to a four-year university program. [1]
- Improving success rates in college: Research shows that students who participate in dual enrollment improve their college GPA and overall academic performance, and are more likely to enroll and graduate from college on time. [2]
SB 1244 would authorize school districts to establish College and Career Access Pathway (CCAP) partnerships outside of their service area if the local community college does not respond to a partnership request within 60 days or refuses to participate. I'm giving. This bill would authorize a school district to partner with a neighboring community college district for a dual enrollment program for students if the community college district in which the school is located denies the application or fails to act in a timely manner. ing. Fashion under application.
“Dual enrollment has proven to be extremely valuable in broadening the horizons of high school students in a variety of meaningful ways,” said Senator Newman. “SB 1244 ensures that school districts have multiple options to provide these benefits to students, even if the community college district in which they are located is unable or unwilling to partner with students. .”
Having passed the Senate Education Committee, SB 1244 now advances to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
To schedule an interview with Senator Newman, please contact Brian Wheatley at 916.651.4029.
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State Sen. Josh Newman represents the 29th Senate District, which includes parts of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties. District 29 includes Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Chino Hills, City of Industry, Cypress, Diamond Bar, Fullerton, La Habra, La Palma, Placencia, Rowland Heights, Stanton, Walnut, West Covina, and Yorba Linda. Senator Newman is a former U.S. Army officer, businessman, and veteran advocate who lives in Fullerton with his wife and daughter.
[1] Rodriguez, Olga, et al. “Policy Brief: Dual Enrollment in California.” Public Policy Institute of California, November 6, 2023; www.ppic.org/publication/policy-brief-dual-enrollment-in-california/.
[2] Line, Luke. “The Power of Dual Enrollment: Equitably Expanding College Access and Success.” US Department of Education Government agency Blog, August 31, 2022, blog.ed.gov/2022/09/the-power-of-dual-enrollment-the-equitable-expansion-of-college-access-and-success/.
