CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1138Introduced by Assembly Member WeberFebruary 15, 2023 An act to amend Section 89032 of the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1138, as introduced, Weber. California State University: graduation requirements: ethnic studies.Existing law establishes the California State University and its various campuses under the administration of the Board of Trustees of the California State University, as one of the segments of public postsecondary education in the state. Existing law, commencing with the 202122 academic year, requires the California State University to provide for courses in ethnic studies at each of its campuses, and commencing with students graduating in the 202425 academic year, requires the California State University to require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of, at minimum, one 3-unit course in ethnic studies, as specified.This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to that provision.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 89032 of the Education Code is amended to read:89032. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that students of the California State University acquire the knowledge and skills that will help them comprehend the diversity and social justice history of the United States and of the society in which they live to enable them to contribute to that society as responsible and constructive citizens.(b) Commencing with the 202122 academic year, the California State University shall provide for courses in ethnic studies at each of its campuses.(c) The California State University shall collaborate with the California State University Council on Ethnic Studies and the Academic Senate of the California State University to develop core competencies to be achieved by students who complete an ethnic studies course pursuant to the implementation of this section. The council and the academic senate shall approve the core competencies before commencement of the 202122 academic year.(d) Commencing with students graduating in the 202425 academic year, the California State University shall require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of, at minimum, one three-unit course in ethnic studies. The university shall not increase the number of units required to graduate from the university with a baccalaureate degree by the enforcement of this requirement. This graduation requirement shall not apply to a postbaccalaureate student who is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at the university if the student has satisfied either of the following:(1) The student has earned a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.(2) The student has completed an ethnic studies course at a postsecondary educational institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1138Introduced by Assembly Member WeberFebruary 15, 2023 An act to amend Section 89032 of the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1138, as introduced, Weber. California State University: graduation requirements: ethnic studies.Existing law establishes the California State University and its various campuses under the administration of the Board of Trustees of the California State University, as one of the segments of public postsecondary education in the state. Existing law, commencing with the 202122 academic year, requires the California State University to provide for courses in ethnic studies at each of its campuses, and commencing with students graduating in the 202425 academic year, requires the California State University to require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of, at minimum, one 3-unit course in ethnic studies, as specified.This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to that provision.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 1138
Introduced by Assembly Member WeberFebruary 15, 2023
Introduced by Assembly Member Weber
February 15, 2023
An act to amend Section 89032 of the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1138, as introduced, Weber. California State University: graduation requirements: ethnic studies.
Existing law establishes the California State University and its various campuses under the administration of the Board of Trustees of the California State University, as one of the segments of public postsecondary education in the state. Existing law, commencing with the 202122 academic year, requires the California State University to provide for courses in ethnic studies at each of its campuses, and commencing with students graduating in the 202425 academic year, requires the California State University to require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of, at minimum, one 3-unit course in ethnic studies, as specified.This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to that provision.
Existing law establishes the California State University and its various campuses under the administration of the Board of Trustees of the California State University, as one of the segments of public postsecondary education in the state. Existing law, commencing with the 202122 academic year, requires the California State University to provide for courses in ethnic studies at each of its campuses, and commencing with students graduating in the 202425 academic year, requires the California State University to require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of, at minimum, one 3-unit course in ethnic studies, as specified.
This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to that provision.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 89032 of the Education Code is amended to read:89032. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that students of the California State University acquire the knowledge and skills that will help them comprehend the diversity and social justice history of the United States and of the society in which they live to enable them to contribute to that society as responsible and constructive citizens.(b) Commencing with the 202122 academic year, the California State University shall provide for courses in ethnic studies at each of its campuses.(c) The California State University shall collaborate with the California State University Council on Ethnic Studies and the Academic Senate of the California State University to develop core competencies to be achieved by students who complete an ethnic studies course pursuant to the implementation of this section. The council and the academic senate shall approve the core competencies before commencement of the 202122 academic year.(d) Commencing with students graduating in the 202425 academic year, the California State University shall require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of, at minimum, one three-unit course in ethnic studies. The university shall not increase the number of units required to graduate from the university with a baccalaureate degree by the enforcement of this requirement. This graduation requirement shall not apply to a postbaccalaureate student who is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at the university if the student has satisfied either of the following:(1) The student has earned a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.(2) The student has completed an ethnic studies course at a postsecondary educational institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
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 89032 of the Education Code is amended to read:89032. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that students of the California State University acquire the knowledge and skills that will help them comprehend the diversity and social justice history of the United States and of the society in which they live to enable them to contribute to that society as responsible and constructive citizens.(b) Commencing with the 202122 academic year, the California State University shall provide for courses in ethnic studies at each of its campuses.(c) The California State University shall collaborate with the California State University Council on Ethnic Studies and the Academic Senate of the California State University to develop core competencies to be achieved by students who complete an ethnic studies course pursuant to the implementation of this section. The council and the academic senate shall approve the core competencies before commencement of the 202122 academic year.(d) Commencing with students graduating in the 202425 academic year, the California State University shall require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of, at minimum, one three-unit course in ethnic studies. The university shall not increase the number of units required to graduate from the university with a baccalaureate degree by the enforcement of this requirement. This graduation requirement shall not apply to a postbaccalaureate student who is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at the university if the student has satisfied either of the following:(1) The student has earned a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.(2) The student has completed an ethnic studies course at a postsecondary educational institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
SECTION 1. Section 89032 of the Education Code is amended to read:
### SECTION 1.
89032. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that students of the California State University acquire the knowledge and skills that will help them comprehend the diversity and social justice history of the United States and of the society in which they live to enable them to contribute to that society as responsible and constructive citizens.(b) Commencing with the 202122 academic year, the California State University shall provide for courses in ethnic studies at each of its campuses.(c) The California State University shall collaborate with the California State University Council on Ethnic Studies and the Academic Senate of the California State University to develop core competencies to be achieved by students who complete an ethnic studies course pursuant to the implementation of this section. The council and the academic senate shall approve the core competencies before commencement of the 202122 academic year.(d) Commencing with students graduating in the 202425 academic year, the California State University shall require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of, at minimum, one three-unit course in ethnic studies. The university shall not increase the number of units required to graduate from the university with a baccalaureate degree by the enforcement of this requirement. This graduation requirement shall not apply to a postbaccalaureate student who is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at the university if the student has satisfied either of the following:(1) The student has earned a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.(2) The student has completed an ethnic studies course at a postsecondary educational institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
89032. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that students of the California State University acquire the knowledge and skills that will help them comprehend the diversity and social justice history of the United States and of the society in which they live to enable them to contribute to that society as responsible and constructive citizens.(b) Commencing with the 202122 academic year, the California State University shall provide for courses in ethnic studies at each of its campuses.(c) The California State University shall collaborate with the California State University Council on Ethnic Studies and the Academic Senate of the California State University to develop core competencies to be achieved by students who complete an ethnic studies course pursuant to the implementation of this section. The council and the academic senate shall approve the core competencies before commencement of the 202122 academic year.(d) Commencing with students graduating in the 202425 academic year, the California State University shall require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of, at minimum, one three-unit course in ethnic studies. The university shall not increase the number of units required to graduate from the university with a baccalaureate degree by the enforcement of this requirement. This graduation requirement shall not apply to a postbaccalaureate student who is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at the university if the student has satisfied either of the following:(1) The student has earned a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.(2) The student has completed an ethnic studies course at a postsecondary educational institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
89032. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that students of the California State University acquire the knowledge and skills that will help them comprehend the diversity and social justice history of the United States and of the society in which they live to enable them to contribute to that society as responsible and constructive citizens.(b) Commencing with the 202122 academic year, the California State University shall provide for courses in ethnic studies at each of its campuses.(c) The California State University shall collaborate with the California State University Council on Ethnic Studies and the Academic Senate of the California State University to develop core competencies to be achieved by students who complete an ethnic studies course pursuant to the implementation of this section. The council and the academic senate shall approve the core competencies before commencement of the 202122 academic year.(d) Commencing with students graduating in the 202425 academic year, the California State University shall require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of, at minimum, one three-unit course in ethnic studies. The university shall not increase the number of units required to graduate from the university with a baccalaureate degree by the enforcement of this requirement. This graduation requirement shall not apply to a postbaccalaureate student who is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at the university if the student has satisfied either of the following:(1) The student has earned a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.(2) The student has completed an ethnic studies course at a postsecondary educational institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
89032. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that students of the California State University acquire the knowledge and skills that will help them comprehend the diversity and social justice history of the United States and of the society in which they live to enable them to contribute to that society as responsible and constructive citizens.
(b) Commencing with the 202122 academic year, the California State University shall provide for courses in ethnic studies at each of its campuses.
(c) The California State University shall collaborate with the California State University Council on Ethnic Studies and the Academic Senate of the California State University to develop core competencies to be achieved by students who complete an ethnic studies course pursuant to the implementation of this section. The council and the academic senate shall approve the core competencies before commencement of the 202122 academic year.
(d) Commencing with students graduating in the 202425 academic year, the California State University shall require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of, at minimum, one three-unit course in ethnic studies. The university shall not increase the number of units required to graduate from the university with a baccalaureate degree by the enforcement of this requirement. This graduation requirement shall not apply to a postbaccalaureate student who is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at the university if the student has satisfied either of the following:
(1) The student has earned a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
(2) The student has completed an ethnic studies course at a postsecondary educational institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.