Amended IN Assembly April 13, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1524Introduced by Assembly Member LowenthalFebruary 17, 2023 An act to add Section 66027.3 to the Education Code, relating to postsecondary education. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1524, as amended, Lowenthal. Postsecondary education: on-campus access to drug testing devices.Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, the California State University, the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, and private postsecondary educational institutions as the segments of postsecondary education in the state.This bill would require the California State University and community college districts to stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, as defined, available and accessible, free-of-charge, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus and post a notice on these requirements in a prominent and conspicuous locations on campus, location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms, as specified. The bill would encourage the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, and private postsecondary educational institutions to implement these provisions. By imposing new duties on community college districts, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 66027.3 is added to the Education Code, to read:66027.3. (a) As used in this section, drug testing devices means devices, including, but not limited to, test strips, stickers, and straws designed to detect the presence of controlled substances, including, but not limited to, any of the following substances:(1) Flunitrazepam.(2) Gamma hydroxybutyric acid, which is also known by other names, including, but not limited to, GHB, gamma hydroxyl butyrate, 4-hydroxybutyrate, 4-hydroxybutanoic acid, sodium oxybate, and sodium oxybutyrate.(3) Ketamine.(b) (1) The California State University and each community college district shall stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, available and accessible, free of cost, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus.(2) (A) A locations accessibility shall be determined by considering all of, but not limited to, the following factors:(i) Hours of operation, relative to hours that students are on campus.(ii) Proximity to high-traffic areas on campus.(iii) Accessibility by students of all genders and regardless of physical ability.(iv) Privacy, including whether accessing drug testing devices would require interaction with campus staff or other students.(v) Safety.(B) A location described in this paragraph may include student centers, libraries, wellness or health centers, pantries, and study rooms.(c) The California State University and each community college district shall post a notice regarding the requirements of subdivision (b) in at least ____ prominent and conspicuous locations on each campus. a prominent and conspicuous location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms.(d) The Regents of the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, as defined in Section 66010, and private postsecondary educational institutions, as defined in Section 94858, are encouraged to stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, available and accessible, free of cost, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus.(e) If the Regents of the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, as defined in Section 66010, and private postsecondary educational institutions, as defined in Section 94858, implement subdivision (d), the campuses are further encouraged to post a notice regarding the requirements of subdivision (d) in at least ____ prominent and conspicuous locations on each campus. a prominent and conspicuous location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms.(f) This section does not prevent a campus from providing more than one location where persons may access drug testing devices.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
Amended IN Assembly April 13, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1524Introduced by Assembly Member LowenthalFebruary 17, 2023 An act to add Section 66027.3 to the Education Code, relating to postsecondary education. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1524, as amended, Lowenthal. Postsecondary education: on-campus access to drug testing devices.Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, the California State University, the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, and private postsecondary educational institutions as the segments of postsecondary education in the state.This bill would require the California State University and community college districts to stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, as defined, available and accessible, free-of-charge, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus and post a notice on these requirements in a prominent and conspicuous locations on campus, location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms, as specified. The bill would encourage the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, and private postsecondary educational institutions to implement these provisions. By imposing new duties on community college districts, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
Amended IN Assembly April 13, 2023
Amended IN Assembly April 13, 2023
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 1524
Introduced by Assembly Member LowenthalFebruary 17, 2023
Introduced by Assembly Member Lowenthal
February 17, 2023
An act to add Section 66027.3 to the Education Code, relating to postsecondary education.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1524, as amended, Lowenthal. Postsecondary education: on-campus access to drug testing devices.
Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, the California State University, the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, and private postsecondary educational institutions as the segments of postsecondary education in the state.This bill would require the California State University and community college districts to stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, as defined, available and accessible, free-of-charge, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus and post a notice on these requirements in a prominent and conspicuous locations on campus, location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms, as specified. The bill would encourage the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, and private postsecondary educational institutions to implement these provisions. By imposing new duties on community college districts, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, the California State University, the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, and private postsecondary educational institutions as the segments of postsecondary education in the state.
This bill would require the California State University and community college districts to stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, as defined, available and accessible, free-of-charge, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus and post a notice on these requirements in a prominent and conspicuous locations on campus, location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms, as specified. The bill would encourage the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, and private postsecondary educational institutions to implement these provisions. By imposing new duties on community college districts, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 66027.3 is added to the Education Code, to read:66027.3. (a) As used in this section, drug testing devices means devices, including, but not limited to, test strips, stickers, and straws designed to detect the presence of controlled substances, including, but not limited to, any of the following substances:(1) Flunitrazepam.(2) Gamma hydroxybutyric acid, which is also known by other names, including, but not limited to, GHB, gamma hydroxyl butyrate, 4-hydroxybutyrate, 4-hydroxybutanoic acid, sodium oxybate, and sodium oxybutyrate.(3) Ketamine.(b) (1) The California State University and each community college district shall stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, available and accessible, free of cost, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus.(2) (A) A locations accessibility shall be determined by considering all of, but not limited to, the following factors:(i) Hours of operation, relative to hours that students are on campus.(ii) Proximity to high-traffic areas on campus.(iii) Accessibility by students of all genders and regardless of physical ability.(iv) Privacy, including whether accessing drug testing devices would require interaction with campus staff or other students.(v) Safety.(B) A location described in this paragraph may include student centers, libraries, wellness or health centers, pantries, and study rooms.(c) The California State University and each community college district shall post a notice regarding the requirements of subdivision (b) in at least ____ prominent and conspicuous locations on each campus. a prominent and conspicuous location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms.(d) The Regents of the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, as defined in Section 66010, and private postsecondary educational institutions, as defined in Section 94858, are encouraged to stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, available and accessible, free of cost, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus.(e) If the Regents of the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, as defined in Section 66010, and private postsecondary educational institutions, as defined in Section 94858, implement subdivision (d), the campuses are further encouraged to post a notice regarding the requirements of subdivision (d) in at least ____ prominent and conspicuous locations on each campus. a prominent and conspicuous location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms.(f) This section does not prevent a campus from providing more than one location where persons may access drug testing devices.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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 66027.3 is added to the Education Code, to read:66027.3. (a) As used in this section, drug testing devices means devices, including, but not limited to, test strips, stickers, and straws designed to detect the presence of controlled substances, including, but not limited to, any of the following substances:(1) Flunitrazepam.(2) Gamma hydroxybutyric acid, which is also known by other names, including, but not limited to, GHB, gamma hydroxyl butyrate, 4-hydroxybutyrate, 4-hydroxybutanoic acid, sodium oxybate, and sodium oxybutyrate.(3) Ketamine.(b) (1) The California State University and each community college district shall stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, available and accessible, free of cost, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus.(2) (A) A locations accessibility shall be determined by considering all of, but not limited to, the following factors:(i) Hours of operation, relative to hours that students are on campus.(ii) Proximity to high-traffic areas on campus.(iii) Accessibility by students of all genders and regardless of physical ability.(iv) Privacy, including whether accessing drug testing devices would require interaction with campus staff or other students.(v) Safety.(B) A location described in this paragraph may include student centers, libraries, wellness or health centers, pantries, and study rooms.(c) The California State University and each community college district shall post a notice regarding the requirements of subdivision (b) in at least ____ prominent and conspicuous locations on each campus. a prominent and conspicuous location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms.(d) The Regents of the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, as defined in Section 66010, and private postsecondary educational institutions, as defined in Section 94858, are encouraged to stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, available and accessible, free of cost, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus.(e) If the Regents of the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, as defined in Section 66010, and private postsecondary educational institutions, as defined in Section 94858, implement subdivision (d), the campuses are further encouraged to post a notice regarding the requirements of subdivision (d) in at least ____ prominent and conspicuous locations on each campus. a prominent and conspicuous location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms.(f) This section does not prevent a campus from providing more than one location where persons may access drug testing devices.
SECTION 1. Section 66027.3 is added to the Education Code, to read:
### SECTION 1.
66027.3. (a) As used in this section, drug testing devices means devices, including, but not limited to, test strips, stickers, and straws designed to detect the presence of controlled substances, including, but not limited to, any of the following substances:(1) Flunitrazepam.(2) Gamma hydroxybutyric acid, which is also known by other names, including, but not limited to, GHB, gamma hydroxyl butyrate, 4-hydroxybutyrate, 4-hydroxybutanoic acid, sodium oxybate, and sodium oxybutyrate.(3) Ketamine.(b) (1) The California State University and each community college district shall stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, available and accessible, free of cost, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus.(2) (A) A locations accessibility shall be determined by considering all of, but not limited to, the following factors:(i) Hours of operation, relative to hours that students are on campus.(ii) Proximity to high-traffic areas on campus.(iii) Accessibility by students of all genders and regardless of physical ability.(iv) Privacy, including whether accessing drug testing devices would require interaction with campus staff or other students.(v) Safety.(B) A location described in this paragraph may include student centers, libraries, wellness or health centers, pantries, and study rooms.(c) The California State University and each community college district shall post a notice regarding the requirements of subdivision (b) in at least ____ prominent and conspicuous locations on each campus. a prominent and conspicuous location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms.(d) The Regents of the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, as defined in Section 66010, and private postsecondary educational institutions, as defined in Section 94858, are encouraged to stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, available and accessible, free of cost, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus.(e) If the Regents of the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, as defined in Section 66010, and private postsecondary educational institutions, as defined in Section 94858, implement subdivision (d), the campuses are further encouraged to post a notice regarding the requirements of subdivision (d) in at least ____ prominent and conspicuous locations on each campus. a prominent and conspicuous location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms.(f) This section does not prevent a campus from providing more than one location where persons may access drug testing devices.
66027.3. (a) As used in this section, drug testing devices means devices, including, but not limited to, test strips, stickers, and straws designed to detect the presence of controlled substances, including, but not limited to, any of the following substances:(1) Flunitrazepam.(2) Gamma hydroxybutyric acid, which is also known by other names, including, but not limited to, GHB, gamma hydroxyl butyrate, 4-hydroxybutyrate, 4-hydroxybutanoic acid, sodium oxybate, and sodium oxybutyrate.(3) Ketamine.(b) (1) The California State University and each community college district shall stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, available and accessible, free of cost, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus.(2) (A) A locations accessibility shall be determined by considering all of, but not limited to, the following factors:(i) Hours of operation, relative to hours that students are on campus.(ii) Proximity to high-traffic areas on campus.(iii) Accessibility by students of all genders and regardless of physical ability.(iv) Privacy, including whether accessing drug testing devices would require interaction with campus staff or other students.(v) Safety.(B) A location described in this paragraph may include student centers, libraries, wellness or health centers, pantries, and study rooms.(c) The California State University and each community college district shall post a notice regarding the requirements of subdivision (b) in at least ____ prominent and conspicuous locations on each campus. a prominent and conspicuous location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms.(d) The Regents of the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, as defined in Section 66010, and private postsecondary educational institutions, as defined in Section 94858, are encouraged to stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, available and accessible, free of cost, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus.(e) If the Regents of the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, as defined in Section 66010, and private postsecondary educational institutions, as defined in Section 94858, implement subdivision (d), the campuses are further encouraged to post a notice regarding the requirements of subdivision (d) in at least ____ prominent and conspicuous locations on each campus. a prominent and conspicuous location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms.(f) This section does not prevent a campus from providing more than one location where persons may access drug testing devices.
66027.3. (a) As used in this section, drug testing devices means devices, including, but not limited to, test strips, stickers, and straws designed to detect the presence of controlled substances, including, but not limited to, any of the following substances:(1) Flunitrazepam.(2) Gamma hydroxybutyric acid, which is also known by other names, including, but not limited to, GHB, gamma hydroxyl butyrate, 4-hydroxybutyrate, 4-hydroxybutanoic acid, sodium oxybate, and sodium oxybutyrate.(3) Ketamine.(b) (1) The California State University and each community college district shall stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, available and accessible, free of cost, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus.(2) (A) A locations accessibility shall be determined by considering all of, but not limited to, the following factors:(i) Hours of operation, relative to hours that students are on campus.(ii) Proximity to high-traffic areas on campus.(iii) Accessibility by students of all genders and regardless of physical ability.(iv) Privacy, including whether accessing drug testing devices would require interaction with campus staff or other students.(v) Safety.(B) A location described in this paragraph may include student centers, libraries, wellness or health centers, pantries, and study rooms.(c) The California State University and each community college district shall post a notice regarding the requirements of subdivision (b) in at least ____ prominent and conspicuous locations on each campus. a prominent and conspicuous location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms.(d) The Regents of the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, as defined in Section 66010, and private postsecondary educational institutions, as defined in Section 94858, are encouraged to stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, available and accessible, free of cost, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus.(e) If the Regents of the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, as defined in Section 66010, and private postsecondary educational institutions, as defined in Section 94858, implement subdivision (d), the campuses are further encouraged to post a notice regarding the requirements of subdivision (d) in at least ____ prominent and conspicuous locations on each campus. a prominent and conspicuous location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms.(f) This section does not prevent a campus from providing more than one location where persons may access drug testing devices.
66027.3. (a) As used in this section, drug testing devices means devices, including, but not limited to, test strips, stickers, and straws designed to detect the presence of controlled substances, including, but not limited to, any of the following substances:
(1) Flunitrazepam.
(2) Gamma hydroxybutyric acid, which is also known by other names, including, but not limited to, GHB, gamma hydroxyl butyrate, 4-hydroxybutyrate, 4-hydroxybutanoic acid, sodium oxybate, and sodium oxybutyrate.
(3) Ketamine.
(b) (1) The California State University and each community college district shall stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, available and accessible, free of cost, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus.
(2) (A) A locations accessibility shall be determined by considering all of, but not limited to, the following factors:
(i) Hours of operation, relative to hours that students are on campus.
(ii) Proximity to high-traffic areas on campus.
(iii) Accessibility by students of all genders and regardless of physical ability.
(iv) Privacy, including whether accessing drug testing devices would require interaction with campus staff or other students.
(v) Safety.
(B) A location described in this paragraph may include student centers, libraries, wellness or health centers, pantries, and study rooms.
(c) The California State University and each community college district shall post a notice regarding the requirements of subdivision (b) in at least ____ prominent and conspicuous locations on each campus. a prominent and conspicuous location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms.
(d) The Regents of the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, as defined in Section 66010, and private postsecondary educational institutions, as defined in Section 94858, are encouraged to stock an adequate supply of drug testing devices, available and accessible, free of cost, at no fewer than one designated and accessible central location on each campus.
(e) If the Regents of the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, as defined in Section 66010, and private postsecondary educational institutions, as defined in Section 94858, implement subdivision (d), the campuses are further encouraged to post a notice regarding the requirements of subdivision (d) in at least ____ prominent and conspicuous locations on each campus. a prominent and conspicuous location in all womens restrooms and mens restrooms.
(f) This section does not prevent a campus from providing more than one location where persons may access drug testing devices.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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