The California Community Colleges are postsecondary schools and shall continue to be a part of the public school system of this state. The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges shall prescribe minimum standards for the formation and operation of the California Community Colleges and exercise general supervision over the California Community Colleges.
Donahoe Higher Education ActCommunity Colleges
Section § 66700
The California Community Colleges are considered part of the state's public school system for higher education. The Board of Governors is tasked with setting minimum standards for how these colleges are formed and run, and they oversee their general operations.
California Community Colleges public school system postsecondary education
