California State Summer School For Mathematics And Science - Education Programs—state Master Plans - CA Education

Section § 8660

This law creates the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science. It's a special program aimed at students who excel in math and science, giving them a chance to delve deeper into these subjects. The program offers students the opportunity to study advanced topics and prepare for careers that need strong skills and knowledge in math and science.

(a) The California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science is hereby created to establish a multidisciplinary academic development program in mathematics and science and to enable pupils with demonstrated academic excellence in mathematics and science to receive intensive educational enrichment in these subjects.

(b) The California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science shall provide an opportunity for pupils who wish to study advanced mathematics or science or to pursue careers that require a high degree of skills and knowledge in mathematics or science.

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(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 78, Sec. 5. Effective July 7, 1999.)

Section § 8661

This law asks the Regents of the University of California to run a summer school focused on mathematics and science.

The Regents of the University of California are hereby requested to operate the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science.

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(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 78, Sec. 6. Effective July 7, 1999.)

Section § 8662

This law talks about who can go to a special summer school for students who are really good at math and science. To be eligible, students must have either just finished 8th grade, be in high school (grades 9-12), or have just graduated from high school in California. However, participating in this summer school won't count towards high school graduation requirements unless their school district covers all extra costs that wouldn't normally be charged in a public school.

(a) Pupils who have demonstrated academic excellence in mathematics and science and who meet one of the following criteria shall be eligible for admission to the summer school:

(1) The pupil graduated, or will graduate, from the 8th grade at a California school at the end of the school year immediately preceding the summer school session for which the pupil is applying.

(2) The pupil is currently enrolled at a California school in any of grades 9 to 12, inclusive.

(3) The pupil graduated from a California high school during the school year immediately preceding the summer school session for which the pupil is applying.

(b) A pupil’s participation in the summer school shall not be credited toward the pupil’s completion of the course of study prescribed for graduation from high school, unless the local school district that the pupil regularly attends tenders payment to the pupil, no later than the last day of the summer school session, for all application and other fees and expenses charged to the pupil by the summer school that would not be charged to a pupil enrolled in the public school system.

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(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 334, Sec. 1. (SB 1299) Effective January 1, 2023.)

Section § 8664

The University of California's Regents are asked to manage the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science by doing several tasks. They should run and govern the summer school, create a way for students to apply in collaboration with various educational institutions, design the school's curriculum, and set up a fund for financial gifts. Applicants for the school must pay a $40 fee, which could increase yearly. However, those who can't afford it can ask for a waiver from the University.

The Regents of the University of California are requested to perform all of the following duties:

(a) Provide for the operation and governance of the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science, including the appointment of an advisory committee to assist in planning and administering the summer school.

(b) Develop and implement a statewide application procedure in cooperation with appropriate state and local agencies, including, but not limited to, school districts, the California State University, and the California Community Colleges. The cost of the application process shall be at least partially offset by charging each applicant a fee set at forty dollars ($40) in 2023, and this fee may be increased by an amount up to 5 percent each year thereafter. Applicants who are unable to pay the fee shall petition the University of California for a waiver, which shall be granted or denied pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 8669.

(d) Establish a nonprofit foundation to develop and receive private support for the summer school or establish a separate account for donations.

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(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 334, Sec. 3. (SB 1299) Effective January 1, 2023.)

Section § 8666

This law section states that the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science should start no sooner than a week after the current school year ends and finish at least a week before the next school year begins. It also allows the possibility of having two summer sessions each year.

It is the intent of the Legislature that the period of instruction for the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science commence no earlier than one week following the end of the regular school year, and concludes no later than one week prior to the commencement of the next regular school year. This section shall not be construed to prohibit two sessions per year.

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(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 78, Sec. 11. Effective July 7, 1999.)

Section § 8667

The University of California is in charge of selecting teachers for the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science. The teachers chosen for this program can come from distinguished K-12 teachers and university faculty across math and science fields, not just from those currently at the University of California. Although these teachers don’t need to meet the usual credentialing or hiring requirements for public school teachers, they must have a clearance certificate from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

(a) The University of California shall be responsible for selection of the faculty of the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science.

(b) The faculty for the summer school shall be selected from distinguished kindergarten to 12th grade, inclusive, teachers and university faculty of mathematics and science, and may not be restricted to members of the current faculty of the University of California. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the faculty may not be subject to credentialing requirements or any other restrictions upon eligibility for employment generally applicable to public school instructors, except for the requirement of obtaining a certificate of clearance from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing pursuant to Sections 44332.5, 44339, 44340, and 44341.

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(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 78, Sec. 12. Effective July 7, 1999.)

Section § 8668

The California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science location is selected by the University of California's Regents. They are encouraged to work with other colleges and universities to plan and manage the summer program.

The site for the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science shall be chosen by the Regents of the University of California. The Regents of the University of California are requested to collaborate with other institutions of higher education regarding the planning and administration of the summer school.

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(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 78, Sec. 13. Effective July 7, 1999.)

Section § 8669

This law sets guidelines for funding the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science. It aims for 50-75% of costs to be covered by state funds, with the rest coming from fees and private support. The University of California can charge tuition up to $4,770 per session in 2023, with possible annual increases of 5%. Financial aid based on need is encouraged, ensuring no one is excluded due to inability to pay. A foundation can raise private funds for operating costs and other program needs. This law is set to expire on January 1, 2028.

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that at least 50 percent, but not more than 75 percent, of the actual costs of the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science for each fiscal year would be financed by state funds beginning in the 1999–2000 fiscal year. The balance of the operating costs would be financed with fees and private support.

(b) The Regents of the University of California are requested to set a tuition fee within a range that corresponds to actual program costs, up to but not exceeding four thousand seven hundred seventy dollars ($4,770) per session in 2023, and the regents may increase this fee by an amount up to 5 percent each year thereafter. It is the intent of the Legislature that the University of California award full or partial scholarships on the basis of need and that pupils who are unable to pay all or part of the fee may petition the University of California for a fee reduction or waiver to ensure that a qualified applicant is not denied admission solely because of the applicant’s inability to pay all or part of the fee. A public announcement regarding the summer school program should include notification that need-based scholarships are available and information regarding the procedure for applying for a scholarship award.

(c) The foundation authorized to be established pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 8664 may raise funds from the private sector that the summer school may use for general program operating costs, scholarships, program augmentation, public relations, recruitment activity, or special projects. Private support may include, but is not necessarily limited to, direct grants to the summer school from private corporations or foundations, individual contributions, in-kind contributions, or fundraising benefits conducted by any entity.

(d) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed.

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(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 334, Sec. 4. (SB 1299) Effective January 1, 2023. Repealed as of January 1, 2028, by its own provisions.)

Section § 8669.1

This law directs the University of California to evaluate the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science every two years, starting from July 7, 1999. The goal of these evaluations is to assess the effectiveness of the program and to describe efforts made to increase the participation of traditionally underrepresented student groups in STEM fields, with a focus on low-income students.

It is the intent of the Legislature that the University of California conduct an evaluation on the effectiveness of the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science every two years from July 7, 1999. The evaluation shall include a description of the planning conducted and actions taken to increase the participation of subgroups of pupils who are traditionally underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professional fields, including pupils who are low-income.

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(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 334, Sec. 5. (SB 1299) Effective January 1, 2023.)