Bill
AB 1122
Starting 2029–30, every LEA lacking dual enrollment must partner with a community college to offer degree/credential transfer pathways for high school students.
Status & timeline
- Introduced: February 20, 2025 (Author: Assemblymember Bryan).
- Committee activity: Referred to Higher Education and Education committees; amended April 10, 2025. Set for first hearing April 30, 2025 (hearing canceled at author’s request). Current status: In committee.
- Fiscal notes: Fiscal committee review required; bill does not appropriate funds. Legislative Counsel’s Digest indicates this would create a state‑mandated local program (potential reimbursement mechanism described).
Purpose / intent
- Expand and standardize dual enrollment access so every local educational agency (LEA) serving high school pupils that lacks a dual enrollment program establishes one, thereby increasing college‑going culture, closing equity gaps, and supporting state goals (including the Governor’s 70% postsecondary attainment goal and Vision 2030 for community colleges).
Key provisions
- Adds Education Code Section 76005.
- Beginning with the 2029–30 academic year, any LEA that does not already operate a dual enrollment program must establish one via a formal partnership or agreement with the governing board of a community college district. The stated goal is to create seamless pathways from high school to community college and promote college/career readiness.
- The statute encourages/requests (and in effect uses “shall” language) LEAs to use existing structures where appropriate, including:
- College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) partnerships (consistent with current Section 76004),
- Early college high schools (Section 11302), or
- Middle college high schools (Section 11300).
- Courses offered under the required dual enrollment programs must lead to a degree, credential, certificate, or be transferable to further postsecondary study.
- If the Commission on State Mandates finds the bill imposes state‑mandated costs on local agencies, reimbursement procedures under Government Code Section 17500 et seq. would apply.
Who is affected
- Local educational agencies (school districts, county offices of education) serving high school students that currently do not operate dual enrollment programs.
- California community college districts required to enter formal partnerships/agreements.
- High school pupils (expanded access to college credits, credentials, or transfer pathways).
- Potential fiscal impact on LEAs and community college districts if new administrative or program costs arise (subject to state mandate reimbursement rules).
Potential impacts and considerations
- Seeks to increase postsecondary enrollment and credential attainment, and to reduce access and outcome disparities.
- Implementation timeline gives LEAs until the 2029–30 academic year to establish programs, but does not appropriate state funds—local costs may arise for program development, staffing, curriculum alignment, or partnership administration.
- Encourages use of established dual enrollment models (CCAP, early/middle college) to streamline implementation.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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