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AB 731

Pupil instruction: dual enrollment: College and Career Access Pathways partnerships.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Fong and 2 co-sponsors

AB 731 expands California's dual enrollment pathways, allowing more high school students to earn college credits through partnerships with community colleges and universities.

In committee: Held under submission.
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Bill Summary · AB 731

Legislative bill overview

AB 731 expands California's College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) program by allowing high school students to earn college credit through dual enrollment partnerships with community colleges and four-year universities. The bill modifies existing education code to broaden the types of institutions and pathways available to students pursuing simultaneous high school and college coursework.

Why is this important

Dual enrollment programs can accelerate students' progress toward college degrees, reduce overall education costs, and increase college completion rates—particularly for underrepresented populations. Expanding these pathways addresses workforce development needs and may improve equity by making college credit more accessible during high school.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: Unclear how expanded programs will be funded, potentially creating budget pressure on schools or community colleges
  • Academic readiness concerns: Questions about whether high school students are adequately prepared for college-level coursework and how placement standards will be maintained
  • Equity implementation: Risk that dual enrollment opportunities concentrate among well-resourced schools, potentially widening rather than narrowing achievement gaps

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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