This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Social Responsibility Business Leadership Initiative Act of 2003.
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Section § 66350
This section is simply naming a specific legislative act. It's called the Social Responsibility Business Leadership Initiative Act of 2003 and can be referred to by that name.
Social Responsibility Business Leadership Initiative Act
Section § 66351
The California Legislature emphasizes the importance of ethics in business for the state's economic health. Corporate wrongdoings harm long-term economic stability. Universities in California have the chance to nurture business leaders who prioritize ethics and social responsibility. Therefore, the Legislature proposes the Social Responsibility Business Leadership Initiative to equip business graduates with skills in corporate responsibility and enhance state productivity.
The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a)CA Education Code § 66351(a) Ethics in business are vital to the economic well-being of the state.
(b)CA Education Code § 66351(b) Corporate malfeasance is contrary to the long-term economic viability of the state.
(c)CA Education Code § 66351(c) California’s public and private higher education institutions have the opportunity to act as a catalyst in creating a new generation of elite business leaders that work to create a sustainable, ethical, and socially responsible global community.
(d)CA Education Code § 66351(d) It is, therefore, the intent of the Legislature to establish the Social Responsibility Business Leadership Initiative to prepare and inspire California business graduates to apply their business skills to enhance the productivity of the state, and integrate the discipline of corporate responsibility into the general management core.
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Section § 66353
The Golden State Business and Social Responsibility Award recognizes students who finish graduate business programs at California's universities and demonstrate a commitment to socially responsible leadership. To qualify, students need to complete two ethics courses in business and at least 50 hours of community service. Participating colleges can put a special seal from the Senate, Assembly, or Governor on the diplomas or transcripts of eligible students. Participation by educational institutions is optional, and they must cover any costs associated with the program themselves.
(a)CA Education Code § 66353(a) The Golden State Business and Social Responsibility Award is hereby established. The award shall honor students who complete graduate business programs at California’s public and private institutions of higher education, and show a commitment to socially responsible leadership.
(b)CA Education Code § 66353(b) A participating institution of higher education may affix the seal of the Senate, the Assembly, or the Governor on the diploma or transcript of a qualifying student.
(c)CA Education Code § 66353(c) A student who meets both of the following requirements shall qualify for an award:
(1)CA Education Code § 66353(c)(1) The completion of two ethics courses in business.
(2)CA Education Code § 66353(c)(2) The demonstration of a commitment to social responsibility by completing a minimum of 50 hours of community service.
(d)CA Education Code § 66353(d) Institutional participation in the Golden State Business and Social Responsibility awards is voluntary. An institution of higher education shall be responsible for any costs it incurs in participating in the award program.
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