Amended IN Assembly April 27, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1390Introduced by Assembly Member McCarty(Coauthor: Assembly Member Low)February 17, 2023 An act to add Section 66014.7 to the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1390, as amended, McCarty. California State University: University of California: graduation requirements: service learning.The Donahoe Higher Education Act sets forth the missions and functions of Californias public segments of higher education and their respective institutions of higher education. The California State University, under the administration of the Trustees of the California State University, and the University of California, under the administration of the Regents of the University of California, are 2 of the segments. Provisions of the act apply to the University of California only to the extent that the Regents of the University of California act, by appropriate resolution, to make them applicable.This bill, commencing with the 202425 academic year, would require each California State University campus, and, if the Regents of the University of California adopt an appropriation resolution, each University of California campus to provide on its internet website information on service learning programs and opportunities for undergraduate students. The bill, commencing with students graduating in the 202728 203233 academic year, would require the California State University and, if the Regents of the University of California adopt an appropriate resolution, the University of California to require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of service learning, as provided.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 66014.7 is added to the Education Code, to read:66014.7. (a) As used in this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Postsecondary educational institution means a campus of the California State University or the University of California.(2) Service learning means an educational approach that intentionally combines meaningful community service activities with instruction and reflection to support student progress toward academic and civic engagement learning objectives while meeting societal needs.(b) Commencing with the 202425 academic year, each postsecondary educational institution shall, on its internet website, provide information on service learning programs and opportunities for undergraduate students.(c) Commencing with students graduating in the 202728 203233 academic year, the California State University and the University of California shall require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of service learning. The California State University and the University of California shall not increase the number of units required to graduate from their universities 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 a postsecondary educational institution if the student has satisfied either of the following:(1) The student has earned a baccalaureate degree from a higher education institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.(2) The student has completed a service learning requirement at a higher education institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
Amended IN Assembly April 27, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1390Introduced by Assembly Member McCarty(Coauthor: Assembly Member Low)February 17, 2023 An act to add Section 66014.7 to the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1390, as amended, McCarty. California State University: University of California: graduation requirements: service learning.The Donahoe Higher Education Act sets forth the missions and functions of Californias public segments of higher education and their respective institutions of higher education. The California State University, under the administration of the Trustees of the California State University, and the University of California, under the administration of the Regents of the University of California, are 2 of the segments. Provisions of the act apply to the University of California only to the extent that the Regents of the University of California act, by appropriate resolution, to make them applicable.This bill, commencing with the 202425 academic year, would require each California State University campus, and, if the Regents of the University of California adopt an appropriation resolution, each University of California campus to provide on its internet website information on service learning programs and opportunities for undergraduate students. The bill, commencing with students graduating in the 202728 203233 academic year, would require the California State University and, if the Regents of the University of California adopt an appropriate resolution, the University of California to require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of service learning, as provided.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
Amended IN Assembly April 27, 2023
Amended IN Assembly April 27, 2023
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 1390
Introduced by Assembly Member McCarty(Coauthor: Assembly Member Low)February 17, 2023
Introduced by Assembly Member McCarty(Coauthor: Assembly Member Low)
February 17, 2023
An act to add Section 66014.7 to the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1390, as amended, McCarty. California State University: University of California: graduation requirements: service learning.
The Donahoe Higher Education Act sets forth the missions and functions of Californias public segments of higher education and their respective institutions of higher education. The California State University, under the administration of the Trustees of the California State University, and the University of California, under the administration of the Regents of the University of California, are 2 of the segments. Provisions of the act apply to the University of California only to the extent that the Regents of the University of California act, by appropriate resolution, to make them applicable.This bill, commencing with the 202425 academic year, would require each California State University campus, and, if the Regents of the University of California adopt an appropriation resolution, each University of California campus to provide on its internet website information on service learning programs and opportunities for undergraduate students. The bill, commencing with students graduating in the 202728 203233 academic year, would require the California State University and, if the Regents of the University of California adopt an appropriate resolution, the University of California to require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of service learning, as provided.
The Donahoe Higher Education Act sets forth the missions and functions of Californias public segments of higher education and their respective institutions of higher education. The California State University, under the administration of the Trustees of the California State University, and the University of California, under the administration of the Regents of the University of California, are 2 of the segments. Provisions of the act apply to the University of California only to the extent that the Regents of the University of California act, by appropriate resolution, to make them applicable.
This bill, commencing with the 202425 academic year, would require each California State University campus, and, if the Regents of the University of California adopt an appropriation resolution, each University of California campus to provide on its internet website information on service learning programs and opportunities for undergraduate students. The bill, commencing with students graduating in the 202728 203233 academic year, would require the California State University and, if the Regents of the University of California adopt an appropriate resolution, the University of California to require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of service learning, as provided.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 66014.7 is added to the Education Code, to read:66014.7. (a) As used in this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Postsecondary educational institution means a campus of the California State University or the University of California.(2) Service learning means an educational approach that intentionally combines meaningful community service activities with instruction and reflection to support student progress toward academic and civic engagement learning objectives while meeting societal needs.(b) Commencing with the 202425 academic year, each postsecondary educational institution shall, on its internet website, provide information on service learning programs and opportunities for undergraduate students.(c) Commencing with students graduating in the 202728 203233 academic year, the California State University and the University of California shall require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of service learning. The California State University and the University of California shall not increase the number of units required to graduate from their universities 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 a postsecondary educational institution if the student has satisfied either of the following:(1) The student has earned a baccalaureate degree from a higher education institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.(2) The student has completed a service learning requirement at a higher education 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 66014.7 is added to the Education Code, to read:66014.7. (a) As used in this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Postsecondary educational institution means a campus of the California State University or the University of California.(2) Service learning means an educational approach that intentionally combines meaningful community service activities with instruction and reflection to support student progress toward academic and civic engagement learning objectives while meeting societal needs.(b) Commencing with the 202425 academic year, each postsecondary educational institution shall, on its internet website, provide information on service learning programs and opportunities for undergraduate students.(c) Commencing with students graduating in the 202728 203233 academic year, the California State University and the University of California shall require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of service learning. The California State University and the University of California shall not increase the number of units required to graduate from their universities 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 a postsecondary educational institution if the student has satisfied either of the following:(1) The student has earned a baccalaureate degree from a higher education institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.(2) The student has completed a service learning requirement at a higher education institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
SECTION 1. Section 66014.7 is added to the Education Code, to read:
### SECTION 1.
66014.7. (a) As used in this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Postsecondary educational institution means a campus of the California State University or the University of California.(2) Service learning means an educational approach that intentionally combines meaningful community service activities with instruction and reflection to support student progress toward academic and civic engagement learning objectives while meeting societal needs.(b) Commencing with the 202425 academic year, each postsecondary educational institution shall, on its internet website, provide information on service learning programs and opportunities for undergraduate students.(c) Commencing with students graduating in the 202728 203233 academic year, the California State University and the University of California shall require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of service learning. The California State University and the University of California shall not increase the number of units required to graduate from their universities 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 a postsecondary educational institution if the student has satisfied either of the following:(1) The student has earned a baccalaureate degree from a higher education institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.(2) The student has completed a service learning requirement at a higher education institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
66014.7. (a) As used in this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Postsecondary educational institution means a campus of the California State University or the University of California.(2) Service learning means an educational approach that intentionally combines meaningful community service activities with instruction and reflection to support student progress toward academic and civic engagement learning objectives while meeting societal needs.(b) Commencing with the 202425 academic year, each postsecondary educational institution shall, on its internet website, provide information on service learning programs and opportunities for undergraduate students.(c) Commencing with students graduating in the 202728 203233 academic year, the California State University and the University of California shall require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of service learning. The California State University and the University of California shall not increase the number of units required to graduate from their universities 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 a postsecondary educational institution if the student has satisfied either of the following:(1) The student has earned a baccalaureate degree from a higher education institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.(2) The student has completed a service learning requirement at a higher education institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
66014.7. (a) As used in this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Postsecondary educational institution means a campus of the California State University or the University of California.(2) Service learning means an educational approach that intentionally combines meaningful community service activities with instruction and reflection to support student progress toward academic and civic engagement learning objectives while meeting societal needs.(b) Commencing with the 202425 academic year, each postsecondary educational institution shall, on its internet website, provide information on service learning programs and opportunities for undergraduate students.(c) Commencing with students graduating in the 202728 203233 academic year, the California State University and the University of California shall require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of service learning. The California State University and the University of California shall not increase the number of units required to graduate from their universities 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 a postsecondary educational institution if the student has satisfied either of the following:(1) The student has earned a baccalaureate degree from a higher education institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.(2) The student has completed a service learning requirement at a higher education institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
66014.7. (a) As used in this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) Postsecondary educational institution means a campus of the California State University or the University of California.
(2) Service learning means an educational approach that intentionally combines meaningful community service activities with instruction and reflection to support student progress toward academic and civic engagement learning objectives while meeting societal needs.
(b) Commencing with the 202425 academic year, each postsecondary educational institution shall, on its internet website, provide information on service learning programs and opportunities for undergraduate students.
(c) Commencing with students graduating in the 202728 203233 academic year, the California State University and the University of California shall require, as an undergraduate graduation requirement, the completion of service learning. The California State University and the University of California shall not increase the number of units required to graduate from their universities 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 a postsecondary educational institution if the student has satisfied either of the following:
(1) The student has earned a baccalaureate degree from a higher education institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
(2) The student has completed a service learning requirement at a higher education institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.