Part 53.5Pathways to Law School Programs

Section § 88750

Explanation

This law focuses on funding programs to help community college students in California pursue law degrees through pathways that connect them to state universities and high school legal programs. The Chancellor's office will allocate funds to support these educational pathways. This includes creating partnerships between community colleges and high schools, collaborating with California State University and University of California systems, and offering student guidance services. There's also an option to hire third-party organizations for program support. A report on the outcomes of these initiatives is required by July 1, 2025, and these reporting requirements will be in effect until January 1, 2026.

(a)CA Education Code § 88750(a) Upon appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute, the office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall allocate funding to community colleges for the purpose of expanding pathways to law school programs, which may include, but is not limited to, all of the following:
(1)CA Education Code § 88750(a)(1) Supporting opportunities for dual enrollment partnerships between community colleges and local high school law academies.
(2)CA Education Code § 88750(a)(2) Implementing partnerships with the California State University system that incorporate associate degree for transfer pathways that will prepare students for a career in the legal profession.
(3)CA Education Code § 88750(a)(3) Expanding existing transfer agreements with the University of California that will prepare students for a career in the legal profession.
(4)CA Education Code § 88750(a)(4) Providing student advising and guidance to help participants in the Community College Pathway to Law School initiative successfully transfer into the California State University or the University of California.
(b)CA Education Code § 88750(b) The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, or its authorized designees, may contract with a third-party entity for the purpose of providing administrative support for the expansion of pathways to law school programs.
(c)Copy CA Education Code § 88750(c)
(1)Copy CA Education Code § 88750(c)(1) On or before July 1, 2025, the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall submit a report to the appropriate budget and policy committees of the Legislature regarding outcomes resulting from the use of funds pursuant to this section, including, but not limited to, the number of students participating in pathways to law school programs, the demographics, graduation, and success rates of those students, and transfer pathways established.
(2)CA Education Code § 88750(c)(2) This subdivision shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.
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(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 144, Sec. 63. (AB 132) Effective July 27, 2021. Subdivision (c) inoperative January 1, 2026, pursuant to its own provisions.)