Amended IN Senate March 01, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 885Introduced by Senator Laird(Coauthor: Senator Min)January 27, 2022 An act to amend Sections 79220 and 79221 of 79220, 79221, 79223, and 79228 of, and to repeal Section 79229 of, the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 885, as amended, Laird. Community colleges: Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program. Current and former foster youth support: NextUp.Existing law, the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program, authorizes the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to enter into agreements with up to 20 community college districts to provide additional funds for services in support of postsecondary education for foster youth. Existing law specifies that these services include, when appropriate, but are not necessarily limited to, outreach and recruitment, consultation and eligibility verification, consultation and referrals for students deemed ineligible, service coordination, counseling, book and supply grants, tutoring, independent living and financial literacy skills support, frequent in-person contact, career guidance, transfer counseling, childcare and transportation assistance, and referrals to health services, mental health services, housing assistance, other related services, and direct financial support, as specified.This bill would expand that rename the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program as NextUp, and would expand authorization for the program by removing the 20 community college district limit, limit. The bill would instead authorize the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to enter into agreements with community college districts to provide, and allocate to selected community colleges within a community college district, funds for services in support of postsecondary education for foster youth, and would make conforming changes. The bill would require a community college district that wishes to participate in the program to submit a letter of interest to participate to the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, as specified.Existing law requires the board of governors to adopt regulations authorizing the director of the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services at each community college to accept students who are enrolled in at least 9 units into the program.This bill would authorize students enrolled in fewer than 9 units to be accepted into the program if enrollment is part of an academic plan designed to move the students toward subsequent enrollment in at least 9 units.Under existing law, the board of governors may authorize the chancellor to designate up to 2% of funds allocated to the program for program administration, and up to 3% of funds allocated to the program for program development and program accountability.This bill would instead authorize the chancellor to designate up to 1% of funds allocated to the program for program administration, program development, and program accountability.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 79220 of the Education Code is amended to read:79220. (a) The Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges may enter into agreements with community college districts to provide additional provide, and allocate to selected community colleges within a community college district, funds for services in support of postsecondary education for foster youth. This program shall be known as the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program, NextUp, and shall expand the number of students participating in the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services and shall not displace other students. The funding provided under this article shall be separate and apart from the funding provided under existing cooperative agencies resources for education programs pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 79150). In addition to the delivery of Student Success and Support Program services, as described in Section 78212, services shall include, when appropriate, but not necessarily be limited to, outreach and recruitment, consultation and eligibility verification, consultation and referrals for students deemed ineligible, service coordination, counseling, book and supply grants, tutoring, independent living and financial literacy skills support, frequent in-person contact, career guidance, transfer counseling, childcare and transportation assistance, and referrals to health services, mental health services, housing assistance, and other related services.(b) The program may provide all services specified in subdivision (a), and direct financial support, to enrolled students who meet all eligibility requirements but whose courses have not yet commenced, and who have completed required matriculation activities as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 78212, if those services are necessary to enable the student to be successful upon the commencement of the academic term.(c) As used in this article, program means the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program a NextUp program as may be established under subdivision (a).SEC. 2. Section 79221 of the Education Code is amended to read:79221. (a) A community college district that wishes to participate in this program shall apply submit a letter of interest to participate to the board of governors for funding pursuant to this article. The application of each participating community college district shall provide the estimated number of foster youth who will be served. The application shall also describe the extent of cooperation between the local county child welfare department, the county probation department, the local educational opportunity programs and services program, and the district to ensure An interested community college district shall certify that services provided under this article to eligible youth are coordinated with, and do not supplant, other services provided by the county and state.(b) The If the number of requests to participate exceeds the funding made available for the program, the board of governors shall give priority to those districts with the higher prioritize the apportionment of funding to community colleges based on the number of eligible students. students and geographical equity.SEC. 3. Section 79223 of the Education Code is amended to read:79223. The board of governors shall adopt regulations that authorize the director of the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services at each community college to accept students who are enrolled for in at least nine units into this program. Students enrolled in fewer than nine units may be accepted into the program if enrollment is part of an academic plan designed to move the student toward subsequent enrollment in at least nine units.SEC. 4. Section 79228 of the Education Code is amended to read:79228. The board of governors may authorize the chancellor, consistent with the requirements the board may impose, to designate up to 2 1 percent of the funds allocated pursuant to this article for program administration. administration, program development, and program accountability.SEC. 5. Section 79229 of the Education Code is repealed.79229.The board of governors may authorize the chancellor, consistent with the requirements the board may impose, to designate up to 3 percent of the funds allocated pursuant to this article for program development and program accountability.
Amended IN Senate March 01, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 885Introduced by Senator Laird(Coauthor: Senator Min)January 27, 2022 An act to amend Sections 79220 and 79221 of 79220, 79221, 79223, and 79228 of, and to repeal Section 79229 of, the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 885, as amended, Laird. Community colleges: Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program. Current and former foster youth support: NextUp.Existing law, the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program, authorizes the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to enter into agreements with up to 20 community college districts to provide additional funds for services in support of postsecondary education for foster youth. Existing law specifies that these services include, when appropriate, but are not necessarily limited to, outreach and recruitment, consultation and eligibility verification, consultation and referrals for students deemed ineligible, service coordination, counseling, book and supply grants, tutoring, independent living and financial literacy skills support, frequent in-person contact, career guidance, transfer counseling, childcare and transportation assistance, and referrals to health services, mental health services, housing assistance, other related services, and direct financial support, as specified.This bill would expand that rename the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program as NextUp, and would expand authorization for the program by removing the 20 community college district limit, limit. The bill would instead authorize the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to enter into agreements with community college districts to provide, and allocate to selected community colleges within a community college district, funds for services in support of postsecondary education for foster youth, and would make conforming changes. The bill would require a community college district that wishes to participate in the program to submit a letter of interest to participate to the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, as specified.Existing law requires the board of governors to adopt regulations authorizing the director of the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services at each community college to accept students who are enrolled in at least 9 units into the program.This bill would authorize students enrolled in fewer than 9 units to be accepted into the program if enrollment is part of an academic plan designed to move the students toward subsequent enrollment in at least 9 units.Under existing law, the board of governors may authorize the chancellor to designate up to 2% of funds allocated to the program for program administration, and up to 3% of funds allocated to the program for program development and program accountability.This bill would instead authorize the chancellor to designate up to 1% of funds allocated to the program for program administration, program development, and program accountability.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
Amended IN Senate March 01, 2022
Amended IN Senate March 01, 2022
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 885
Introduced by Senator Laird(Coauthor: Senator Min)January 27, 2022
Introduced by Senator Laird(Coauthor: Senator Min)
January 27, 2022
An act to amend Sections 79220 and 79221 of 79220, 79221, 79223, and 79228 of, and to repeal Section 79229 of, the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 885, as amended, Laird. Community colleges: Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program. Current and former foster youth support: NextUp.
Existing law, the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program, authorizes the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to enter into agreements with up to 20 community college districts to provide additional funds for services in support of postsecondary education for foster youth. Existing law specifies that these services include, when appropriate, but are not necessarily limited to, outreach and recruitment, consultation and eligibility verification, consultation and referrals for students deemed ineligible, service coordination, counseling, book and supply grants, tutoring, independent living and financial literacy skills support, frequent in-person contact, career guidance, transfer counseling, childcare and transportation assistance, and referrals to health services, mental health services, housing assistance, other related services, and direct financial support, as specified.This bill would expand that rename the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program as NextUp, and would expand authorization for the program by removing the 20 community college district limit, limit. The bill would instead authorize the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to enter into agreements with community college districts to provide, and allocate to selected community colleges within a community college district, funds for services in support of postsecondary education for foster youth, and would make conforming changes. The bill would require a community college district that wishes to participate in the program to submit a letter of interest to participate to the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, as specified.Existing law requires the board of governors to adopt regulations authorizing the director of the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services at each community college to accept students who are enrolled in at least 9 units into the program.This bill would authorize students enrolled in fewer than 9 units to be accepted into the program if enrollment is part of an academic plan designed to move the students toward subsequent enrollment in at least 9 units.Under existing law, the board of governors may authorize the chancellor to designate up to 2% of funds allocated to the program for program administration, and up to 3% of funds allocated to the program for program development and program accountability.This bill would instead authorize the chancellor to designate up to 1% of funds allocated to the program for program administration, program development, and program accountability.
Existing law, the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program, authorizes the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to enter into agreements with up to 20 community college districts to provide additional funds for services in support of postsecondary education for foster youth. Existing law specifies that these services include, when appropriate, but are not necessarily limited to, outreach and recruitment, consultation and eligibility verification, consultation and referrals for students deemed ineligible, service coordination, counseling, book and supply grants, tutoring, independent living and financial literacy skills support, frequent in-person contact, career guidance, transfer counseling, childcare and transportation assistance, and referrals to health services, mental health services, housing assistance, other related services, and direct financial support, as specified.
This bill would expand that rename the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program as NextUp, and would expand authorization for the program by removing the 20 community college district limit, limit. The bill would instead authorize the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to enter into agreements with community college districts to provide, and allocate to selected community colleges within a community college district, funds for services in support of postsecondary education for foster youth, and would make conforming changes. The bill would require a community college district that wishes to participate in the program to submit a letter of interest to participate to the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, as specified.
Existing law requires the board of governors to adopt regulations authorizing the director of the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services at each community college to accept students who are enrolled in at least 9 units into the program.
This bill would authorize students enrolled in fewer than 9 units to be accepted into the program if enrollment is part of an academic plan designed to move the students toward subsequent enrollment in at least 9 units.
Under existing law, the board of governors may authorize the chancellor to designate up to 2% of funds allocated to the program for program administration, and up to 3% of funds allocated to the program for program development and program accountability.
This bill would instead authorize the chancellor to designate up to 1% of funds allocated to the program for program administration, program development, and program accountability.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 79220 of the Education Code is amended to read:79220. (a) The Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges may enter into agreements with community college districts to provide additional provide, and allocate to selected community colleges within a community college district, funds for services in support of postsecondary education for foster youth. This program shall be known as the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program, NextUp, and shall expand the number of students participating in the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services and shall not displace other students. The funding provided under this article shall be separate and apart from the funding provided under existing cooperative agencies resources for education programs pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 79150). In addition to the delivery of Student Success and Support Program services, as described in Section 78212, services shall include, when appropriate, but not necessarily be limited to, outreach and recruitment, consultation and eligibility verification, consultation and referrals for students deemed ineligible, service coordination, counseling, book and supply grants, tutoring, independent living and financial literacy skills support, frequent in-person contact, career guidance, transfer counseling, childcare and transportation assistance, and referrals to health services, mental health services, housing assistance, and other related services.(b) The program may provide all services specified in subdivision (a), and direct financial support, to enrolled students who meet all eligibility requirements but whose courses have not yet commenced, and who have completed required matriculation activities as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 78212, if those services are necessary to enable the student to be successful upon the commencement of the academic term.(c) As used in this article, program means the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program a NextUp program as may be established under subdivision (a).SEC. 2. Section 79221 of the Education Code is amended to read:79221. (a) A community college district that wishes to participate in this program shall apply submit a letter of interest to participate to the board of governors for funding pursuant to this article. The application of each participating community college district shall provide the estimated number of foster youth who will be served. The application shall also describe the extent of cooperation between the local county child welfare department, the county probation department, the local educational opportunity programs and services program, and the district to ensure An interested community college district shall certify that services provided under this article to eligible youth are coordinated with, and do not supplant, other services provided by the county and state.(b) The If the number of requests to participate exceeds the funding made available for the program, the board of governors shall give priority to those districts with the higher prioritize the apportionment of funding to community colleges based on the number of eligible students. students and geographical equity.SEC. 3. Section 79223 of the Education Code is amended to read:79223. The board of governors shall adopt regulations that authorize the director of the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services at each community college to accept students who are enrolled for in at least nine units into this program. Students enrolled in fewer than nine units may be accepted into the program if enrollment is part of an academic plan designed to move the student toward subsequent enrollment in at least nine units.SEC. 4. Section 79228 of the Education Code is amended to read:79228. The board of governors may authorize the chancellor, consistent with the requirements the board may impose, to designate up to 2 1 percent of the funds allocated pursuant to this article for program administration. administration, program development, and program accountability.SEC. 5. Section 79229 of the Education Code is repealed.79229.The board of governors may authorize the chancellor, consistent with the requirements the board may impose, to designate up to 3 percent of the funds allocated pursuant to this article for program development and program accountability.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 79220 of the Education Code is amended to read:79220. (a) The Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges may enter into agreements with community college districts to provide additional provide, and allocate to selected community colleges within a community college district, funds for services in support of postsecondary education for foster youth. This program shall be known as the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program, NextUp, and shall expand the number of students participating in the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services and shall not displace other students. The funding provided under this article shall be separate and apart from the funding provided under existing cooperative agencies resources for education programs pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 79150). In addition to the delivery of Student Success and Support Program services, as described in Section 78212, services shall include, when appropriate, but not necessarily be limited to, outreach and recruitment, consultation and eligibility verification, consultation and referrals for students deemed ineligible, service coordination, counseling, book and supply grants, tutoring, independent living and financial literacy skills support, frequent in-person contact, career guidance, transfer counseling, childcare and transportation assistance, and referrals to health services, mental health services, housing assistance, and other related services.(b) The program may provide all services specified in subdivision (a), and direct financial support, to enrolled students who meet all eligibility requirements but whose courses have not yet commenced, and who have completed required matriculation activities as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 78212, if those services are necessary to enable the student to be successful upon the commencement of the academic term.(c) As used in this article, program means the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program a NextUp program as may be established under subdivision (a).
SECTION 1. Section 79220 of the Education Code is amended to read:
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79220. (a) The Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges may enter into agreements with community college districts to provide additional provide, and allocate to selected community colleges within a community college district, funds for services in support of postsecondary education for foster youth. This program shall be known as the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program, NextUp, and shall expand the number of students participating in the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services and shall not displace other students. The funding provided under this article shall be separate and apart from the funding provided under existing cooperative agencies resources for education programs pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 79150). In addition to the delivery of Student Success and Support Program services, as described in Section 78212, services shall include, when appropriate, but not necessarily be limited to, outreach and recruitment, consultation and eligibility verification, consultation and referrals for students deemed ineligible, service coordination, counseling, book and supply grants, tutoring, independent living and financial literacy skills support, frequent in-person contact, career guidance, transfer counseling, childcare and transportation assistance, and referrals to health services, mental health services, housing assistance, and other related services.(b) The program may provide all services specified in subdivision (a), and direct financial support, to enrolled students who meet all eligibility requirements but whose courses have not yet commenced, and who have completed required matriculation activities as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 78212, if those services are necessary to enable the student to be successful upon the commencement of the academic term.(c) As used in this article, program means the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program a NextUp program as may be established under subdivision (a).
79220. (a) The Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges may enter into agreements with community college districts to provide additional provide, and allocate to selected community colleges within a community college district, funds for services in support of postsecondary education for foster youth. This program shall be known as the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program, NextUp, and shall expand the number of students participating in the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services and shall not displace other students. The funding provided under this article shall be separate and apart from the funding provided under existing cooperative agencies resources for education programs pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 79150). In addition to the delivery of Student Success and Support Program services, as described in Section 78212, services shall include, when appropriate, but not necessarily be limited to, outreach and recruitment, consultation and eligibility verification, consultation and referrals for students deemed ineligible, service coordination, counseling, book and supply grants, tutoring, independent living and financial literacy skills support, frequent in-person contact, career guidance, transfer counseling, childcare and transportation assistance, and referrals to health services, mental health services, housing assistance, and other related services.(b) The program may provide all services specified in subdivision (a), and direct financial support, to enrolled students who meet all eligibility requirements but whose courses have not yet commenced, and who have completed required matriculation activities as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 78212, if those services are necessary to enable the student to be successful upon the commencement of the academic term.(c) As used in this article, program means the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program a NextUp program as may be established under subdivision (a).
79220. (a) The Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges may enter into agreements with community college districts to provide additional provide, and allocate to selected community colleges within a community college district, funds for services in support of postsecondary education for foster youth. This program shall be known as the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program, NextUp, and shall expand the number of students participating in the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services and shall not displace other students. The funding provided under this article shall be separate and apart from the funding provided under existing cooperative agencies resources for education programs pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 79150). In addition to the delivery of Student Success and Support Program services, as described in Section 78212, services shall include, when appropriate, but not necessarily be limited to, outreach and recruitment, consultation and eligibility verification, consultation and referrals for students deemed ineligible, service coordination, counseling, book and supply grants, tutoring, independent living and financial literacy skills support, frequent in-person contact, career guidance, transfer counseling, childcare and transportation assistance, and referrals to health services, mental health services, housing assistance, and other related services.(b) The program may provide all services specified in subdivision (a), and direct financial support, to enrolled students who meet all eligibility requirements but whose courses have not yet commenced, and who have completed required matriculation activities as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 78212, if those services are necessary to enable the student to be successful upon the commencement of the academic term.(c) As used in this article, program means the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program a NextUp program as may be established under subdivision (a).
79220. (a) The Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges may enter into agreements with community college districts to provide additional provide, and allocate to selected community colleges within a community college district, funds for services in support of postsecondary education for foster youth. This program shall be known as the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program, NextUp, and shall expand the number of students participating in the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services and shall not displace other students. The funding provided under this article shall be separate and apart from the funding provided under existing cooperative agencies resources for education programs pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 79150). In addition to the delivery of Student Success and Support Program services, as described in Section 78212, services shall include, when appropriate, but not necessarily be limited to, outreach and recruitment, consultation and eligibility verification, consultation and referrals for students deemed ineligible, service coordination, counseling, book and supply grants, tutoring, independent living and financial literacy skills support, frequent in-person contact, career guidance, transfer counseling, childcare and transportation assistance, and referrals to health services, mental health services, housing assistance, and other related services.
(b) The program may provide all services specified in subdivision (a), and direct financial support, to enrolled students who meet all eligibility requirements but whose courses have not yet commenced, and who have completed required matriculation activities as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 78212, if those services are necessary to enable the student to be successful upon the commencement of the academic term.
(c) As used in this article, program means the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Program a NextUp program as may be established under subdivision (a).
SEC. 2. Section 79221 of the Education Code is amended to read:79221. (a) A community college district that wishes to participate in this program shall apply submit a letter of interest to participate to the board of governors for funding pursuant to this article. The application of each participating community college district shall provide the estimated number of foster youth who will be served. The application shall also describe the extent of cooperation between the local county child welfare department, the county probation department, the local educational opportunity programs and services program, and the district to ensure An interested community college district shall certify that services provided under this article to eligible youth are coordinated with, and do not supplant, other services provided by the county and state.(b) The If the number of requests to participate exceeds the funding made available for the program, the board of governors shall give priority to those districts with the higher prioritize the apportionment of funding to community colleges based on the number of eligible students. students and geographical equity.
SEC. 2. Section 79221 of the Education Code is amended to read:
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79221. (a) A community college district that wishes to participate in this program shall apply submit a letter of interest to participate to the board of governors for funding pursuant to this article. The application of each participating community college district shall provide the estimated number of foster youth who will be served. The application shall also describe the extent of cooperation between the local county child welfare department, the county probation department, the local educational opportunity programs and services program, and the district to ensure An interested community college district shall certify that services provided under this article to eligible youth are coordinated with, and do not supplant, other services provided by the county and state.(b) The If the number of requests to participate exceeds the funding made available for the program, the board of governors shall give priority to those districts with the higher prioritize the apportionment of funding to community colleges based on the number of eligible students. students and geographical equity.
79221. (a) A community college district that wishes to participate in this program shall apply submit a letter of interest to participate to the board of governors for funding pursuant to this article. The application of each participating community college district shall provide the estimated number of foster youth who will be served. The application shall also describe the extent of cooperation between the local county child welfare department, the county probation department, the local educational opportunity programs and services program, and the district to ensure An interested community college district shall certify that services provided under this article to eligible youth are coordinated with, and do not supplant, other services provided by the county and state.(b) The If the number of requests to participate exceeds the funding made available for the program, the board of governors shall give priority to those districts with the higher prioritize the apportionment of funding to community colleges based on the number of eligible students. students and geographical equity.
79221. (a) A community college district that wishes to participate in this program shall apply submit a letter of interest to participate to the board of governors for funding pursuant to this article. The application of each participating community college district shall provide the estimated number of foster youth who will be served. The application shall also describe the extent of cooperation between the local county child welfare department, the county probation department, the local educational opportunity programs and services program, and the district to ensure An interested community college district shall certify that services provided under this article to eligible youth are coordinated with, and do not supplant, other services provided by the county and state.(b) The If the number of requests to participate exceeds the funding made available for the program, the board of governors shall give priority to those districts with the higher prioritize the apportionment of funding to community colleges based on the number of eligible students. students and geographical equity.
79221. (a) A community college district that wishes to participate in this program shall apply submit a letter of interest to participate to the board of governors for funding pursuant to this article. The application of each participating community college district shall provide the estimated number of foster youth who will be served. The application shall also describe the extent of cooperation between the local county child welfare department, the county probation department, the local educational opportunity programs and services program, and the district to ensure An interested community college district shall certify that services provided under this article to eligible youth are coordinated with, and do not supplant, other services provided by the county and state.
(b) The If the number of requests to participate exceeds the funding made available for the program, the board of governors shall give priority to those districts with the higher prioritize the apportionment of funding to community colleges based on the number of eligible students. students and geographical equity.
SEC. 3. Section 79223 of the Education Code is amended to read:79223. The board of governors shall adopt regulations that authorize the director of the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services at each community college to accept students who are enrolled for in at least nine units into this program. Students enrolled in fewer than nine units may be accepted into the program if enrollment is part of an academic plan designed to move the student toward subsequent enrollment in at least nine units.
SEC. 3. Section 79223 of the Education Code is amended to read:
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79223. The board of governors shall adopt regulations that authorize the director of the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services at each community college to accept students who are enrolled for in at least nine units into this program. Students enrolled in fewer than nine units may be accepted into the program if enrollment is part of an academic plan designed to move the student toward subsequent enrollment in at least nine units.
79223. The board of governors shall adopt regulations that authorize the director of the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services at each community college to accept students who are enrolled for in at least nine units into this program. Students enrolled in fewer than nine units may be accepted into the program if enrollment is part of an academic plan designed to move the student toward subsequent enrollment in at least nine units.
79223. The board of governors shall adopt regulations that authorize the director of the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services at each community college to accept students who are enrolled for in at least nine units into this program. Students enrolled in fewer than nine units may be accepted into the program if enrollment is part of an academic plan designed to move the student toward subsequent enrollment in at least nine units.
79223. The board of governors shall adopt regulations that authorize the director of the Community College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services at each community college to accept students who are enrolled for in at least nine units into this program. Students enrolled in fewer than nine units may be accepted into the program if enrollment is part of an academic plan designed to move the student toward subsequent enrollment in at least nine units.
SEC. 4. Section 79228 of the Education Code is amended to read:79228. The board of governors may authorize the chancellor, consistent with the requirements the board may impose, to designate up to 2 1 percent of the funds allocated pursuant to this article for program administration. administration, program development, and program accountability.
SEC. 4. Section 79228 of the Education Code is amended to read:
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79228. The board of governors may authorize the chancellor, consistent with the requirements the board may impose, to designate up to 2 1 percent of the funds allocated pursuant to this article for program administration. administration, program development, and program accountability.
79228. The board of governors may authorize the chancellor, consistent with the requirements the board may impose, to designate up to 2 1 percent of the funds allocated pursuant to this article for program administration. administration, program development, and program accountability.
79228. The board of governors may authorize the chancellor, consistent with the requirements the board may impose, to designate up to 2 1 percent of the funds allocated pursuant to this article for program administration. administration, program development, and program accountability.
79228. The board of governors may authorize the chancellor, consistent with the requirements the board may impose, to designate up to 2 1 percent of the funds allocated pursuant to this article for program administration. administration, program development, and program accountability.
SEC. 5. Section 79229 of the Education Code is repealed.79229.The board of governors may authorize the chancellor, consistent with the requirements the board may impose, to designate up to 3 percent of the funds allocated pursuant to this article for program development and program accountability.
SEC. 5. Section 79229 of the Education Code is repealed.
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79229.The board of governors may authorize the chancellor, consistent with the requirements the board may impose, to designate up to 3 percent of the funds allocated pursuant to this article for program development and program accountability.
The board of governors may authorize the chancellor, consistent with the requirements the board may impose, to designate up to 3 percent of the funds allocated pursuant to this article for program development and program accountability.