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| 1 | + | Amended IN Senate August 15, 2024 Amended IN Senate July 02, 2024 Amended IN Senate June 11, 2024 Amended IN Assembly May 16, 2024 Amended IN Assembly April 25, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2936Introduced by Assembly Member JacksonFebruary 15, 2024An act to add Chapter 4.7 (commencing with Section 66295) to Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of, and to repeal Section 66297 Sections 66296.5 and 66297.5 of, the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2936, as amended, Jackson. Higher Education Reconciliation Act.Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, 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, as the segments of public postsecondary education in this state.This bill would require the California Community Colleges and the California State University, and request the University of California, to develop and implement, on or before July 1, 2026, and, within 18 months of an appropriation by the Legislature, require the California Community Colleges, to develop and implement, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus, as provided. The bill would require the California Community Colleges and the California State University, and request the University of California, to use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroups workgroups, convened as described below below, as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plan, as provided.This bill would require the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and the Chancellor of the California State University, and request the President of the University of California, on or before July 1, 2025, and within 6 months of an appropriation by the Legislature, require the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, to convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include representatives from specified stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students. The bill would require each stakeholder workgroup to submit to the Legislature and the board president of its respective system 9 months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup a report that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each of its respective campuses. In preparing this report, the bill would require each stakeholder workgroup, at a minimum, to evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts. The bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2030.To the extent the bill would impose additional 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. Chapter 4.7 (commencing with Section 66295) is added to Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.7. Higher Education Reconciliation Act66295. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Higher Education Reconciliation Act.66296. (a) (1) The California Community Colleges and the California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, each develop and implement, on or before July 1, 2026, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plans developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California Community Colleges and the California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297 66296.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plans.66297.66296.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and the Chancellor of the California State University shall, and the President of the University of California is requested to, convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include, but are not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative specializing from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI from the Civil Rights Department. of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) Each stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the board president of its respective system nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each of its respective campuses.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), each stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2030.66297. (a) (1) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the California Community Colleges shall, within 18 months of that appropriation, develop and implement a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of its campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plan developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California Community Colleges shall use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by its stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plan.66297.5. (a) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall, within six months of that appropriation, convene a stakeholder workgroup that includes, but is not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) The stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the Chancellor nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each campus.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), the stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1 of the year four years after the year in which the appropriation of funds for the workgroup becomes effective.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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| 3 | + | Amended IN Senate August 15, 2024 Amended IN Senate July 02, 2024 Amended IN Senate June 11, 2024 Amended IN Assembly May 16, 2024 Amended IN Assembly April 25, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2936Introduced by Assembly Member JacksonFebruary 15, 2024An act to add Chapter 4.7 (commencing with Section 66295) to Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of, and to repeal Section 66297 Sections 66296.5 and 66297.5 of, the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2936, as amended, Jackson. Higher Education Reconciliation Act.Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, 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, as the segments of public postsecondary education in this state.This bill would require the California Community Colleges and the California State University, and request the University of California, to develop and implement, on or before July 1, 2026, and, within 18 months of an appropriation by the Legislature, require the California Community Colleges, to develop and implement, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus, as provided. The bill would require the California Community Colleges and the California State University, and request the University of California, to use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroups workgroups, convened as described below below, as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plan, as provided.This bill would require the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and the Chancellor of the California State University, and request the President of the University of California, on or before July 1, 2025, and within 6 months of an appropriation by the Legislature, require the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, to convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include representatives from specified stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students. The bill would require each stakeholder workgroup to submit to the Legislature and the board president of its respective system 9 months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup a report that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each of its respective campuses. In preparing this report, the bill would require each stakeholder workgroup, at a minimum, to evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts. The bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2030.To the extent the bill would impose additional 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 | |
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| 8 | - | Passed IN Senate August 30, 2024 | |
| 9 | - | Passed IN Assembly August 31, 2024 | |
| 10 | 7 | Amended IN Senate August 15, 2024 | |
| 11 | 8 | Amended IN Senate July 02, 2024 | |
| 12 | 9 | Amended IN Senate June 11, 2024 | |
| 13 | 10 | Amended IN Assembly May 16, 2024 | |
| 14 | 11 | Amended IN Assembly April 25, 2024 | |
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| 16 | 13 | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION | |
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| 18 | 15 | Assembly Bill | |
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| 20 | 17 | No. 2936 | |
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| 22 | 19 | Introduced by Assembly Member JacksonFebruary 15, 2024 | |
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| 24 | 21 | Introduced by Assembly Member Jackson | |
| 25 | 22 | February 15, 2024 | |
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| 27 | - | An act to add Chapter 4.7 (commencing with Section 66295) to Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of, and to repeal Sections 66296.5 and 66297.5 of, the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education. | |
| 24 | + | An act to add Chapter 4.7 (commencing with Section 66295) to Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of, and to repeal Section 66297 Sections 66296.5 and 66297.5 of, the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education. | |
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| 29 | 26 | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 31 | 28 | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 33 | - | AB 2936, Jackson. Higher Education Reconciliation Act. | |
| 30 | + | AB 2936, as amended, Jackson. Higher Education Reconciliation Act. | |
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| 35 | - | Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, 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, as the segments of public postsecondary education in this state.This bill would require the California State University, and request the University of California, on or before July 1, 2026, and, within 18 months of an appropriation by the Legislature, require the California Community Colleges, to develop and implement, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus, as provided. The bill would require the California Community Colleges and the California State University, and request the University of California, to use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroups, convened as described below, as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plan, as provided.This bill would require the Chancellor of the California State University, and request the President of the University of California, on or before July 1, 2025, and within 6 months of an appropriation by the Legislature, require the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, to convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include representatives from specified stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students. The bill would require each stakeholder workgroup to submit to the Legislature and the board president | |
| 32 | + | Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, 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, as the segments of public postsecondary education in this state.This bill would require the California Community Colleges and the California State University, and request the University of California, to develop and implement, on or before July 1, 2026, and, within 18 months of an appropriation by the Legislature, require the California Community Colleges, to develop and implement, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus, as provided. The bill would require the California Community Colleges and the California State University, and request the University of California, to use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroups workgroups, convened as described below below, as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plan, as provided.This bill would require the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and the Chancellor of the California State University, and request the President of the University of California, on or before July 1, 2025, and within 6 months of an appropriation by the Legislature, require the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, to convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include representatives from specified stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students. The bill would require each stakeholder workgroup to submit to the Legislature and the board president of its respective system 9 months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup a report that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each of its respective campuses. In preparing this report, the bill would require each stakeholder workgroup, at a minimum, to evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts. The bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2030.To the extent the bill would impose additional 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. | |
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| 37 | 34 | Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, 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, as the segments of public postsecondary education in this state. | |
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| 39 | - | This bill would require the California State University, and request the University of California, on or before July 1, 2026, and, within 18 months of an appropriation by the Legislature, require the California Community Colleges, to develop and implement, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus, as provided. The bill would require the California Community Colleges and the California State University, and request the University of California, to use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroups, convened as described below, as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plan, as provided. | |
| 36 | + | This bill would require the California Community Colleges and the California State University, and request the University of California, to develop and implement, on or before July 1, 2026, and, within 18 months of an appropriation by the Legislature, require the California Community Colleges, to develop and implement, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus, as provided. The bill would require the California Community Colleges and the California State University, and request the University of California, to use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroups workgroups, convened as described below below, as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plan, as provided. | |
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| 41 | - | This bill would require the Chancellor of the California State University, and request the President of the University of California, on or before July 1, 2025, and within 6 months of an appropriation by the Legislature, require the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, to convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include representatives from specified stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students. The bill would require each stakeholder workgroup to submit to the Legislature and the board president | |
| 38 | + | This bill would require the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and the Chancellor of the California State University, and request the President of the University of California, on or before July 1, 2025, and within 6 months of an appropriation by the Legislature, require the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, to convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include representatives from specified stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students. The bill would require each stakeholder workgroup to submit to the Legislature and the board president of its respective system 9 months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup a report that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each of its respective campuses. In preparing this report, the bill would require each stakeholder workgroup, at a minimum, to evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts. The bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2030. | |
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| 43 | 40 | To the extent the bill would impose additional duties on community college districts, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. | |
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| 45 | 42 | 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. | |
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| 47 | 44 | 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. | |
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| 49 | 46 | ## Digest Key | |
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| 51 | 48 | ## Bill Text | |
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| 53 | - | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 4.7 (commencing with Section 66295) is added to Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.7. Higher Education Reconciliation Act66295. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Higher Education Reconciliation Act.66296. (a) (1) The California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, develop and implement, on or before July 1, 2026, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plans developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66296.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plans.66296.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Chancellor of the California State University shall, and the President of the University of California is requested to, convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include, but are not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) Each stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the board president of its respective system nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each of its respective campuses.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), each stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2030.66297. (a) (1) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the California Community Colleges shall, within 18 months of that appropriation, develop and implement a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of its campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plan developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California Community Colleges shall use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by its stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plan.66297.5. (a) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall, within six months of that appropriation, convene a stakeholder workgroup that includes, but is not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) The stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the Chancellor nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each campus.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), the stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1 of the year four years after the year in which the appropriation of funds for the workgroup becomes effective.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. | |
| 50 | + | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 4.7 (commencing with Section 66295) is added to Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.7. Higher Education Reconciliation Act66295. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Higher Education Reconciliation Act.66296. (a) (1) The California Community Colleges and the California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, each develop and implement, on or before July 1, 2026, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plans developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California Community Colleges and the California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297 66296.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plans.66297.66296.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and the Chancellor of the California State University shall, and the President of the University of California is requested to, convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include, but are not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative specializing from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI from the Civil Rights Department. of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) Each stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the board president of its respective system nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each of its respective campuses.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), each stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2030.66297. (a) (1) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the California Community Colleges shall, within 18 months of that appropriation, develop and implement a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of its campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plan developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California Community Colleges shall use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by its stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plan.66297.5. (a) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall, within six months of that appropriation, convene a stakeholder workgroup that includes, but is not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) The stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the Chancellor nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each campus.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), the stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1 of the year four years after the year in which the appropriation of funds for the workgroup becomes effective.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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| 55 | 52 | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 57 | 54 | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 59 | - | SECTION 1. Chapter 4.7 (commencing with Section 66295) is added to Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.7. Higher Education Reconciliation Act66295. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Higher Education Reconciliation Act.66296. (a) (1) The California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, develop and implement, on or before July 1, 2026, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plans developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66296.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plans.66296.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Chancellor of the California State University shall, and the President of the University of California is requested to, convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include, but are not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) Each stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the board president of its respective system nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each of its respective campuses.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), each stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2030.66297. (a) (1) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the California Community Colleges shall, within 18 months of that appropriation, develop and implement a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of its campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plan developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California Community Colleges shall use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by its stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plan.66297.5. (a) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall, within six months of that appropriation, convene a stakeholder workgroup that includes, but is not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) The stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the Chancellor nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each campus.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), the stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1 of the year four years after the year in which the appropriation of funds for the workgroup becomes effective. | |
| 56 | + | SECTION 1. Chapter 4.7 (commencing with Section 66295) is added to Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.7. Higher Education Reconciliation Act66295. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Higher Education Reconciliation Act.66296. (a) (1) The California Community Colleges and the California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, each develop and implement, on or before July 1, 2026, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plans developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California Community Colleges and the California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297 66296.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plans.66297.66296.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and the Chancellor of the California State University shall, and the President of the University of California is requested to, convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include, but are not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative specializing from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI from the Civil Rights Department. of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) Each stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the board president of its respective system nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each of its respective campuses.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), each stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2030.66297. (a) (1) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the California Community Colleges shall, within 18 months of that appropriation, develop and implement a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of its campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plan developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California Community Colleges shall use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by its stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plan.66297.5. (a) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall, within six months of that appropriation, convene a stakeholder workgroup that includes, but is not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) The stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the Chancellor nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each campus.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), the stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1 of the year four years after the year in which the appropriation of funds for the workgroup becomes effective. | |
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| 65 | - | CHAPTER 4.7. Higher Education Reconciliation Act66295. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Higher Education Reconciliation Act.66296. (a) (1) The California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, develop and implement, on or before July 1, 2026, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plans developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66296.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plans.66296.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Chancellor of the California State University shall, and the President of the University of California is requested to, convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include, but are not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) Each stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the board president of its respective system nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each of its respective campuses.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), each stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2030.66297. (a) (1) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the California Community Colleges shall, within 18 months of that appropriation, develop and implement a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of its campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plan developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California Community Colleges shall use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by its stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plan.66297.5. (a) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall, within six months of that appropriation, convene a stakeholder workgroup that includes, but is not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) The stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the Chancellor nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each campus.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), the stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1 of the year four years after the year in which the appropriation of funds for the workgroup becomes effective. | |
| 62 | + | CHAPTER 4.7. Higher Education Reconciliation Act66295. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Higher Education Reconciliation Act.66296. (a) (1) The California Community Colleges and the California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, each develop and implement, on or before July 1, 2026, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plans developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California Community Colleges and the California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297 66296.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plans.66297.66296.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and the Chancellor of the California State University shall, and the President of the University of California is requested to, convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include, but are not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative specializing from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI from the Civil Rights Department. of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) Each stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the board president of its respective system nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each of its respective campuses.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), each stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2030.66297. (a) (1) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the California Community Colleges shall, within 18 months of that appropriation, develop and implement a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of its campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plan developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California Community Colleges shall use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by its stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plan.66297.5. (a) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall, within six months of that appropriation, convene a stakeholder workgroup that includes, but is not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) The stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the Chancellor nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each campus.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), the stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1 of the year four years after the year in which the appropriation of funds for the workgroup becomes effective. | |
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| 67 | - | CHAPTER 4.7. Higher Education Reconciliation Act66295. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Higher Education Reconciliation Act.66296. (a) (1) The California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, develop and implement, on or before July 1, 2026, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plans developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66296.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plans.66296.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Chancellor of the California State University shall, and the President of the University of California is requested to, convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include, but are not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) Each stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the board president of its respective system nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each of its respective campuses.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), each stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2030.66297. (a) (1) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the California Community Colleges shall, within 18 months of that appropriation, develop and implement a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of its campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plan developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California Community Colleges shall use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by its stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plan.66297.5. (a) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall, within six months of that appropriation, convene a stakeholder workgroup that includes, but is not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) The stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the Chancellor nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each campus.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), the stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1 of the year four years after the year in which the appropriation of funds for the workgroup becomes effective. | |
| 64 | + | CHAPTER 4.7. Higher Education Reconciliation Act66295. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Higher Education Reconciliation Act.66296. (a) (1) The California Community Colleges and the California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, each develop and implement, on or before July 1, 2026, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plans developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California Community Colleges and the California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297 66296.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plans.66297.66296.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and the Chancellor of the California State University shall, and the President of the University of California is requested to, convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include, but are not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative specializing from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI from the Civil Rights Department. of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) Each stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the board president of its respective system nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each of its respective campuses.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), each stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2030.66297. (a) (1) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the California Community Colleges shall, within 18 months of that appropriation, develop and implement a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of its campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plan developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California Community Colleges shall use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by its stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plan.66297.5. (a) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall, within six months of that appropriation, convene a stakeholder workgroup that includes, but is not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) The stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the Chancellor nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each campus.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), the stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1 of the year four years after the year in which the appropriation of funds for the workgroup becomes effective. | |
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| 79 | - | 66296. (a) (1) The California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, develop and implement, on or before July 1, 2026, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plans developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66296.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plans. | |
| 76 | + | 66296. (a) (1) The California Community Colleges and the California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, each develop and implement, on or before July 1, 2026, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plans developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California Community Colleges and the California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297 66296.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plans. | |
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| 83 | - | 66296. (a) (1) The California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, develop and implement, on or before July 1, 2026, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus. | |
| 80 | + | 66296. (a) (1) The California Community Colleges and the California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, each develop and implement, on or before July 1, 2026, a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of their respective campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus. | |
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| 85 | 82 | (2) The plans developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe. | |
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| 87 | - | (b) The California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66296.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plans. | |
| 84 | + | (b) The California Community Colleges and the California State University shall, and the University of California is requested to, use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by their respective stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297 66296.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plans. | |
| 88 | 85 | ||
| 89 | - | 66296.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Chancellor of the California State University shall, and the President of the University of California is requested to, convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include, but are not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) Each stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the board president of its respective system nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each of its respective campuses.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), each stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2030. | |
| 86 | + | 66297.66296.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and the Chancellor of the California State University shall, and the President of the University of California is requested to, convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include, but are not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative specializing from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI from the Civil Rights Department. of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) Each stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the board president of its respective system nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each of its respective campuses.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), each stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2030. | |
| 90 | 87 | ||
| 91 | 88 | ||
| 92 | 89 | ||
| 93 | - | 66296.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Chancellor of the California State University shall, and the President of the University of California is requested to, convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include, but are not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders: | |
| 90 | + | 66297.66296.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and the Chancellor of the California State University shall, and the President of the University of California is requested to, convene stakeholder workgroups in their respective segments that include, but are not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders: | |
| 94 | 91 | ||
| 95 | 92 | (1) Faculty. | |
| 96 | 93 | ||
| 97 | 94 | (2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel. | |
| 98 | 95 | ||
| 99 | 96 | (3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community. | |
| 100 | 97 | ||
| 101 | - | (4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. | |
| 98 | + | (4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative specializing from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI from the Civil Rights Department. of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. | |
| 102 | 99 | ||
| 103 | 100 | (b) Each stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the board president of its respective system nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each of its respective campuses. | |
| 104 | 101 | ||
| 105 | 102 | (c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), each stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts. | |
| 106 | 103 | ||
| 107 | 104 | (d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code. | |
| 108 | 105 | ||
| 109 | 106 | (2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1, 2030. | |
| 110 | 107 | ||
| 111 | 108 | 66297. (a) (1) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the California Community Colleges shall, within 18 months of that appropriation, develop and implement a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of its campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus.(2) The plan developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe.(b) The California Community Colleges shall use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by its stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plan. | |
| 112 | 109 | ||
| 113 | 110 | ||
| 114 | 111 | ||
| 115 | 112 | 66297. (a) (1) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the California Community Colleges shall, within 18 months of that appropriation, develop and implement a systemwide and campus-level reconciliation master plan for use on each of its campuses to respond to and address cultural and political conflicts that arise on campus. | |
| 116 | 113 | ||
| 117 | 114 | (2) The plan developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include options for alternative dispute resolution to respond to cultural and political conflicts on campus as they arise, with an emphasis on ensuring, in the event of a cultural and political conflict, that the students have a forum to be seen, have their voices heard, and feel safe. | |
| 118 | 115 | ||
| 119 | 116 | (b) The California Community Colleges shall use the recommendations contained in the report submitted by its stakeholder workgroup pursuant to Section 66297.5 as a basis for the development of the reconciliation master plan. | |
| 120 | 117 | ||
| 121 | 118 | 66297.5. (a) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall, within six months of that appropriation, convene a stakeholder workgroup that includes, but is not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders:(1) Faculty.(2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel.(3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community.(4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) The stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the Chancellor nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each campus.(c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), the stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts.(d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1 of the year four years after the year in which the appropriation of funds for the workgroup becomes effective. | |
| 122 | 119 | ||
| 123 | 120 | ||
| 124 | 121 | ||
| 125 | 122 | 66297.5. (a) Upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute for these purposes, the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges shall, within six months of that appropriation, convene a stakeholder workgroup that includes, but is not limited to, representatives from all of the following stakeholders: | |
| 126 | 123 | ||
| 127 | 124 | (1) Faculty. | |
| 128 | 125 | ||
| 129 | 126 | (2) Staff, including, but not limited to, campus health and safety personnel and campus student center personnel. | |
| 130 | 127 | ||
| 131 | 128 | (3) Students, representing both the associated students and student organizations from a cross-section of the campus community. | |
| 132 | 129 | ||
| 133 | 130 | (4) An individual who has expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 66270) of Chapter 4.5, or is a representative from the Civil Rights Department with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) or Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 11135) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. | |
| 134 | 131 | ||
| 135 | 132 | (b) The stakeholder workgroup shall submit a report to the Legislature and the Chancellor nine months after the first meeting of the stakeholder workgroup that includes recommendations related to responding to cultural and political conflicts that arise, with the goal of promoting reconciliation on each campus. | |
| 136 | 133 | ||
| 137 | 134 | (c) In preparing the report pursuant to subdivision (b), the stakeholder workgroup shall, at a minimum, evaluate and report on existing systemwide and campus-level policies, procedures, and processes regarding cultural and political conflicts. | |
| 138 | 135 | ||
| 139 | 136 | (d) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code. | |
| 140 | 137 | ||
| 141 | 138 | (2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this section is repealed on January 1 of the year four years after the year in which the appropriation of funds for the workgroup becomes effective. | |
| 142 | 139 | ||
| 143 | 140 | 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. | |
| 144 | 141 | ||
| 145 | 142 | 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. | |
| 146 | 143 | ||
| 147 | 144 | 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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