Amended IN Assembly April 21, 2025 Amended IN Assembly March 28, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 662Introduced by Assembly Member AlvarezFebruary 14, 2025 An act to add Section 66014.7 to the Education Code, relating to postsecondary education.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 662, as amended, Alvarez. Postsecondary education: intersegmental institution of higher education in the City of the Chula Vista: shared governance structure: joint powers authority: evaluation. South County Higher Education Planning Task Force.Existing law establishes the University of California, under the administration of the Regents of the University of California, the California State University, under the administration of the Trustees of the California State University, and the California Community Colleges, under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, as the public segments of postsecondary education in the state.The Joint Exercise of Powers Act authorizes 2 or more public agencies, by agreement, to form a joint powers authority to exercise any power common to the contracting parties, as specified.This bill would require the California State University and the Board of Governors, and would request the University of California and the City of Chula Vista, to form a joint powers authority for purposes of evaluating the establishment of an intersegmental institution of higher education in the City of Chula Vista with a shared governance structure among the Regents, the Trustees, the Board of Governors, and the City of Chula Vista, as provided. establish the South County Higher Education Planning Task Force for purposes of evaluating the feasibility of establishing an intersegmental institution of public higher education in the City of Chula Vista, with its membership appointed by specified entities, including, among other representatives, at least one representative appointed by the San Diego County Office of Education and at least one public member appointed by the City of Chula Vista. To the extent the bill would impose additional duties on the San Diego County Office of Education and the City of Chula Vista in making those appointments, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require the joint powers authority formed pursuant to the bill to task force to conduct specified activities, convene its first meeting on or before February 6, 2026, and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2027, as specified.This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the City of Chula Vista.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: NOYES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1.Section 66014.7 is added to the Education Code, to read:66014.7.(a)Notwithstanding any other law, the California State University and the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges shall, and the University of California and the City of Chula Vista are requested to, form a joint powers authority pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code for purposes of evaluating the establishment of an intersegmental institution of higher education in the City of Chula Vista with a shared governance structure among the Regents of the University of California, the Trustees of the California State University, the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, and the City of Chula Vista.(b)The joint powers authority formed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall do at least all of the following:(1)Identify and recommend potential governance structures for the intersegmental institution of higher education, including, but not limited to, forming a joint powers authority or establishing a special purpose district.(2)Identify and recommend potential degree programs to be offered by the intersegmental institution of higher education that align with the regions workforce demands, emphasizing partnerships between the University of California, the California State University, and the California Community Colleges.(3)Identify and recommend potential funding mechanisms and resources for the intersegmental institution of higher education.(4)Identify any statutory barriers to the recommendations developed pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, and recommend any statutory changes necessary for establishing the intersegmental institution of higher education.(c)(1)Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the joint powers authority formed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2027.(2)The report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.SECTION 1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares both of the following:(1) The residents of the southern region of the County of San Diego face barriers to accessing postsecondary education due to the absence of a public university in the region.(2) A collaborative, intersegmental approach is essential to identify appropriate models for expanding access in a way that meets local workforce needs and ensures regional equity.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a planning task force to evaluate the feasibility of creating an intersegmental institution of public higher education in the City of Chula Vista.SEC. 2. Section 66014.7 is added to the Education Code, to read:66014.7. (a) The South County Higher Education Planning Task Force is hereby established for purposes of evaluating the feasibility of establishing an intersegmental institution of public higher education in the City of Chula Vista.(b) (1) The task force shall be composed of the following members:(A) At least one representative from San Diego State University appointed by the Chancellor of the California State University.(B) At least one representative from Southwestern College appointed by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.(C) At least one representative from the University of California, San Diego appointed by the President of the University of California.(D) At least one representative from the City of Chula Vista.(E) At least one representative from the Sweetwater Union High School District appointed by the San Diego County Office of Education.(F) At least one public member appointed by the City of Chula Vista.(G) At least one representative appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(H) At least one representative appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate.(2) All members of the task force shall be residents of the South County area of the County of San Diego.(c) The task force established pursuant to subdivision (a) shall do at least all of the following:(1) Identify and recommend potential governance structures for the intersegmental institution of public higher education, including, but not limited to, consortia and other collaborative models.(2) Identify and analyze potential site locations and infrastructure requirements.(3) Identify and recommend potential funding mechanisms, resources, and partnerships for the intersegmental institution of public higher education.(4) Identify any statutory barriers to the recommendations developed pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, and recommend any statutory changes necessary for establishing the intersegmental institution of public higher education.(5) Conduct public engagement activities for purposes of gathering regional input.(6) Convene its first meeting on or before February 6, 2026.(d) (1) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the task force established pursuant to subdivision (a) shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2027.(2) The report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.SEC. 2.SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares that a special statute is necessary and that a general statute cannot be made applicable within the meaning of Section 16 of Article IV of the California Constitution because of the unique postsecondary education needs of the people of the City of Chula Vista.SEC. 4. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
Amended IN Assembly April 21, 2025 Amended IN Assembly March 28, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 662Introduced by Assembly Member AlvarezFebruary 14, 2025 An act to add Section 66014.7 to the Education Code, relating to postsecondary education.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 662, as amended, Alvarez. Postsecondary education: intersegmental institution of higher education in the City of the Chula Vista: shared governance structure: joint powers authority: evaluation. South County Higher Education Planning Task Force.Existing law establishes the University of California, under the administration of the Regents of the University of California, the California State University, under the administration of the Trustees of the California State University, and the California Community Colleges, under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, as the public segments of postsecondary education in the state.The Joint Exercise of Powers Act authorizes 2 or more public agencies, by agreement, to form a joint powers authority to exercise any power common to the contracting parties, as specified.This bill would require the California State University and the Board of Governors, and would request the University of California and the City of Chula Vista, to form a joint powers authority for purposes of evaluating the establishment of an intersegmental institution of higher education in the City of Chula Vista with a shared governance structure among the Regents, the Trustees, the Board of Governors, and the City of Chula Vista, as provided. establish the South County Higher Education Planning Task Force for purposes of evaluating the feasibility of establishing an intersegmental institution of public higher education in the City of Chula Vista, with its membership appointed by specified entities, including, among other representatives, at least one representative appointed by the San Diego County Office of Education and at least one public member appointed by the City of Chula Vista. To the extent the bill would impose additional duties on the San Diego County Office of Education and the City of Chula Vista in making those appointments, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require the joint powers authority formed pursuant to the bill to task force to conduct specified activities, convene its first meeting on or before February 6, 2026, and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2027, as specified.This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the City of Chula Vista.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: NOYES
Amended IN Assembly April 21, 2025 Amended IN Assembly March 28, 2025
Amended IN Assembly April 21, 2025
Amended IN Assembly March 28, 2025
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 662
Introduced by Assembly Member AlvarezFebruary 14, 2025
Introduced by Assembly Member Alvarez
February 14, 2025
An act to add Section 66014.7 to the Education Code, relating to postsecondary education.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 662, as amended, Alvarez. Postsecondary education: intersegmental institution of higher education in the City of the Chula Vista: shared governance structure: joint powers authority: evaluation. South County Higher Education Planning Task Force.
Existing law establishes the University of California, under the administration of the Regents of the University of California, the California State University, under the administration of the Trustees of the California State University, and the California Community Colleges, under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, as the public segments of postsecondary education in the state.The Joint Exercise of Powers Act authorizes 2 or more public agencies, by agreement, to form a joint powers authority to exercise any power common to the contracting parties, as specified.This bill would require the California State University and the Board of Governors, and would request the University of California and the City of Chula Vista, to form a joint powers authority for purposes of evaluating the establishment of an intersegmental institution of higher education in the City of Chula Vista with a shared governance structure among the Regents, the Trustees, the Board of Governors, and the City of Chula Vista, as provided. establish the South County Higher Education Planning Task Force for purposes of evaluating the feasibility of establishing an intersegmental institution of public higher education in the City of Chula Vista, with its membership appointed by specified entities, including, among other representatives, at least one representative appointed by the San Diego County Office of Education and at least one public member appointed by the City of Chula Vista. To the extent the bill would impose additional duties on the San Diego County Office of Education and the City of Chula Vista in making those appointments, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require the joint powers authority formed pursuant to the bill to task force to conduct specified activities, convene its first meeting on or before February 6, 2026, and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2027, as specified.This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the City of Chula Vista.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Existing law establishes the University of California, under the administration of the Regents of the University of California, the California State University, under the administration of the Trustees of the California State University, and the California Community Colleges, under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, as the public segments of postsecondary education in the state.
The Joint Exercise of Powers Act authorizes 2 or more public agencies, by agreement, to form a joint powers authority to exercise any power common to the contracting parties, as specified.
This bill would require the California State University and the Board of Governors, and would request the University of California and the City of Chula Vista, to form a joint powers authority for purposes of evaluating the establishment of an intersegmental institution of higher education in the City of Chula Vista with a shared governance structure among the Regents, the Trustees, the Board of Governors, and the City of Chula Vista, as provided. establish the South County Higher Education Planning Task Force for purposes of evaluating the feasibility of establishing an intersegmental institution of public higher education in the City of Chula Vista, with its membership appointed by specified entities, including, among other representatives, at least one representative appointed by the San Diego County Office of Education and at least one public member appointed by the City of Chula Vista. To the extent the bill would impose additional duties on the San Diego County Office of Education and the City of Chula Vista in making those appointments, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require the joint powers authority formed pursuant to the bill to task force to conduct specified activities, convene its first meeting on or before February 6, 2026, and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2027, as specified.
This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the City of Chula Vista.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1.Section 66014.7 is added to the Education Code, to read:66014.7.(a)Notwithstanding any other law, the California State University and the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges shall, and the University of California and the City of Chula Vista are requested to, form a joint powers authority pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code for purposes of evaluating the establishment of an intersegmental institution of higher education in the City of Chula Vista with a shared governance structure among the Regents of the University of California, the Trustees of the California State University, the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, and the City of Chula Vista.(b)The joint powers authority formed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall do at least all of the following:(1)Identify and recommend potential governance structures for the intersegmental institution of higher education, including, but not limited to, forming a joint powers authority or establishing a special purpose district.(2)Identify and recommend potential degree programs to be offered by the intersegmental institution of higher education that align with the regions workforce demands, emphasizing partnerships between the University of California, the California State University, and the California Community Colleges.(3)Identify and recommend potential funding mechanisms and resources for the intersegmental institution of higher education.(4)Identify any statutory barriers to the recommendations developed pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, and recommend any statutory changes necessary for establishing the intersegmental institution of higher education.(c)(1)Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the joint powers authority formed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2027.(2)The report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.SECTION 1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares both of the following:(1) The residents of the southern region of the County of San Diego face barriers to accessing postsecondary education due to the absence of a public university in the region.(2) A collaborative, intersegmental approach is essential to identify appropriate models for expanding access in a way that meets local workforce needs and ensures regional equity.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a planning task force to evaluate the feasibility of creating an intersegmental institution of public higher education in the City of Chula Vista.SEC. 2. Section 66014.7 is added to the Education Code, to read:66014.7. (a) The South County Higher Education Planning Task Force is hereby established for purposes of evaluating the feasibility of establishing an intersegmental institution of public higher education in the City of Chula Vista.(b) (1) The task force shall be composed of the following members:(A) At least one representative from San Diego State University appointed by the Chancellor of the California State University.(B) At least one representative from Southwestern College appointed by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.(C) At least one representative from the University of California, San Diego appointed by the President of the University of California.(D) At least one representative from the City of Chula Vista.(E) At least one representative from the Sweetwater Union High School District appointed by the San Diego County Office of Education.(F) At least one public member appointed by the City of Chula Vista.(G) At least one representative appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(H) At least one representative appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate.(2) All members of the task force shall be residents of the South County area of the County of San Diego.(c) The task force established pursuant to subdivision (a) shall do at least all of the following:(1) Identify and recommend potential governance structures for the intersegmental institution of public higher education, including, but not limited to, consortia and other collaborative models.(2) Identify and analyze potential site locations and infrastructure requirements.(3) Identify and recommend potential funding mechanisms, resources, and partnerships for the intersegmental institution of public higher education.(4) Identify any statutory barriers to the recommendations developed pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, and recommend any statutory changes necessary for establishing the intersegmental institution of public higher education.(5) Conduct public engagement activities for purposes of gathering regional input.(6) Convene its first meeting on or before February 6, 2026.(d) (1) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the task force established pursuant to subdivision (a) shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2027.(2) The report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.SEC. 2.SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares that a special statute is necessary and that a general statute cannot be made applicable within the meaning of Section 16 of Article IV of the California Constitution because of the unique postsecondary education needs of the people of the City of Chula Vista.SEC. 4. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
(a)Notwithstanding any other law, the California State University and the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges shall, and the University of California and the City of Chula Vista are requested to, form a joint powers authority pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code for purposes of evaluating the establishment of an intersegmental institution of higher education in the City of Chula Vista with a shared governance structure among the Regents of the University of California, the Trustees of the California State University, the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, and the City of Chula Vista.
(b)The joint powers authority formed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall do at least all of the following:
(1)Identify and recommend potential governance structures for the intersegmental institution of higher education, including, but not limited to, forming a joint powers authority or establishing a special purpose district.
(2)Identify and recommend potential degree programs to be offered by the intersegmental institution of higher education that align with the regions workforce demands, emphasizing partnerships between the University of California, the California State University, and the California Community Colleges.
(3)Identify and recommend potential funding mechanisms and resources for the intersegmental institution of higher education.
(4)Identify any statutory barriers to the recommendations developed pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, and recommend any statutory changes necessary for establishing the intersegmental institution of higher education.
(c)(1)Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the joint powers authority formed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2027.
(2)The report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
SECTION 1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares both of the following:(1) The residents of the southern region of the County of San Diego face barriers to accessing postsecondary education due to the absence of a public university in the region.(2) A collaborative, intersegmental approach is essential to identify appropriate models for expanding access in a way that meets local workforce needs and ensures regional equity.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a planning task force to evaluate the feasibility of creating an intersegmental institution of public higher education in the City of Chula Vista.
SECTION 1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares both of the following:(1) The residents of the southern region of the County of San Diego face barriers to accessing postsecondary education due to the absence of a public university in the region.(2) A collaborative, intersegmental approach is essential to identify appropriate models for expanding access in a way that meets local workforce needs and ensures regional equity.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a planning task force to evaluate the feasibility of creating an intersegmental institution of public higher education in the City of Chula Vista.
SECTION 1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares both of the following:
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(1) The residents of the southern region of the County of San Diego face barriers to accessing postsecondary education due to the absence of a public university in the region.
(2) A collaborative, intersegmental approach is essential to identify appropriate models for expanding access in a way that meets local workforce needs and ensures regional equity.
(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a planning task force to evaluate the feasibility of creating an intersegmental institution of public higher education in the City of Chula Vista.
SEC. 2. Section 66014.7 is added to the Education Code, to read:66014.7. (a) The South County Higher Education Planning Task Force is hereby established for purposes of evaluating the feasibility of establishing an intersegmental institution of public higher education in the City of Chula Vista.(b) (1) The task force shall be composed of the following members:(A) At least one representative from San Diego State University appointed by the Chancellor of the California State University.(B) At least one representative from Southwestern College appointed by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.(C) At least one representative from the University of California, San Diego appointed by the President of the University of California.(D) At least one representative from the City of Chula Vista.(E) At least one representative from the Sweetwater Union High School District appointed by the San Diego County Office of Education.(F) At least one public member appointed by the City of Chula Vista.(G) At least one representative appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(H) At least one representative appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate.(2) All members of the task force shall be residents of the South County area of the County of San Diego.(c) The task force established pursuant to subdivision (a) shall do at least all of the following:(1) Identify and recommend potential governance structures for the intersegmental institution of public higher education, including, but not limited to, consortia and other collaborative models.(2) Identify and analyze potential site locations and infrastructure requirements.(3) Identify and recommend potential funding mechanisms, resources, and partnerships for the intersegmental institution of public higher education.(4) Identify any statutory barriers to the recommendations developed pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, and recommend any statutory changes necessary for establishing the intersegmental institution of public higher education.(5) Conduct public engagement activities for purposes of gathering regional input.(6) Convene its first meeting on or before February 6, 2026.(d) (1) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the task force established pursuant to subdivision (a) shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2027.(2) The report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2. Section 66014.7 is added to the Education Code, to read:
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66014.7. (a) The South County Higher Education Planning Task Force is hereby established for purposes of evaluating the feasibility of establishing an intersegmental institution of public higher education in the City of Chula Vista.(b) (1) The task force shall be composed of the following members:(A) At least one representative from San Diego State University appointed by the Chancellor of the California State University.(B) At least one representative from Southwestern College appointed by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.(C) At least one representative from the University of California, San Diego appointed by the President of the University of California.(D) At least one representative from the City of Chula Vista.(E) At least one representative from the Sweetwater Union High School District appointed by the San Diego County Office of Education.(F) At least one public member appointed by the City of Chula Vista.(G) At least one representative appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(H) At least one representative appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate.(2) All members of the task force shall be residents of the South County area of the County of San Diego.(c) The task force established pursuant to subdivision (a) shall do at least all of the following:(1) Identify and recommend potential governance structures for the intersegmental institution of public higher education, including, but not limited to, consortia and other collaborative models.(2) Identify and analyze potential site locations and infrastructure requirements.(3) Identify and recommend potential funding mechanisms, resources, and partnerships for the intersegmental institution of public higher education.(4) Identify any statutory barriers to the recommendations developed pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, and recommend any statutory changes necessary for establishing the intersegmental institution of public higher education.(5) Conduct public engagement activities for purposes of gathering regional input.(6) Convene its first meeting on or before February 6, 2026.(d) (1) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the task force established pursuant to subdivision (a) shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2027.(2) The report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
66014.7. (a) The South County Higher Education Planning Task Force is hereby established for purposes of evaluating the feasibility of establishing an intersegmental institution of public higher education in the City of Chula Vista.(b) (1) The task force shall be composed of the following members:(A) At least one representative from San Diego State University appointed by the Chancellor of the California State University.(B) At least one representative from Southwestern College appointed by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.(C) At least one representative from the University of California, San Diego appointed by the President of the University of California.(D) At least one representative from the City of Chula Vista.(E) At least one representative from the Sweetwater Union High School District appointed by the San Diego County Office of Education.(F) At least one public member appointed by the City of Chula Vista.(G) At least one representative appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(H) At least one representative appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate.(2) All members of the task force shall be residents of the South County area of the County of San Diego.(c) The task force established pursuant to subdivision (a) shall do at least all of the following:(1) Identify and recommend potential governance structures for the intersegmental institution of public higher education, including, but not limited to, consortia and other collaborative models.(2) Identify and analyze potential site locations and infrastructure requirements.(3) Identify and recommend potential funding mechanisms, resources, and partnerships for the intersegmental institution of public higher education.(4) Identify any statutory barriers to the recommendations developed pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, and recommend any statutory changes necessary for establishing the intersegmental institution of public higher education.(5) Conduct public engagement activities for purposes of gathering regional input.(6) Convene its first meeting on or before February 6, 2026.(d) (1) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the task force established pursuant to subdivision (a) shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2027.(2) The report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
66014.7. (a) The South County Higher Education Planning Task Force is hereby established for purposes of evaluating the feasibility of establishing an intersegmental institution of public higher education in the City of Chula Vista.(b) (1) The task force shall be composed of the following members:(A) At least one representative from San Diego State University appointed by the Chancellor of the California State University.(B) At least one representative from Southwestern College appointed by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.(C) At least one representative from the University of California, San Diego appointed by the President of the University of California.(D) At least one representative from the City of Chula Vista.(E) At least one representative from the Sweetwater Union High School District appointed by the San Diego County Office of Education.(F) At least one public member appointed by the City of Chula Vista.(G) At least one representative appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.(H) At least one representative appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate.(2) All members of the task force shall be residents of the South County area of the County of San Diego.(c) The task force established pursuant to subdivision (a) shall do at least all of the following:(1) Identify and recommend potential governance structures for the intersegmental institution of public higher education, including, but not limited to, consortia and other collaborative models.(2) Identify and analyze potential site locations and infrastructure requirements.(3) Identify and recommend potential funding mechanisms, resources, and partnerships for the intersegmental institution of public higher education.(4) Identify any statutory barriers to the recommendations developed pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, and recommend any statutory changes necessary for establishing the intersegmental institution of public higher education.(5) Conduct public engagement activities for purposes of gathering regional input.(6) Convene its first meeting on or before February 6, 2026.(d) (1) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the task force established pursuant to subdivision (a) shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2027.(2) The report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
66014.7. (a) The South County Higher Education Planning Task Force is hereby established for purposes of evaluating the feasibility of establishing an intersegmental institution of public higher education in the City of Chula Vista.
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(b) (1) The task force shall be composed of the following members:
(A) At least one representative from San Diego State University appointed by the Chancellor of the California State University.
(B) At least one representative from Southwestern College appointed by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.
(C) At least one representative from the University of California, San Diego appointed by the President of the University of California.
(D) At least one representative from the City of Chula Vista.
(E) At least one representative from the Sweetwater Union High School District appointed by the San Diego County Office of Education.
(F) At least one public member appointed by the City of Chula Vista.
(G) At least one representative appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
(H) At least one representative appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate.
(2) All members of the task force shall be residents of the South County area of the County of San Diego.
(c) The task force established pursuant to subdivision (a) shall do at least all of the following:
(1) Identify and recommend potential governance structures for the intersegmental institution of public higher education, including, but not limited to, consortia and other collaborative models.
(2) Identify and analyze potential site locations and infrastructure requirements.
(3) Identify and recommend potential funding mechanisms, resources, and partnerships for the intersegmental institution of public higher education.
(4) Identify any statutory barriers to the recommendations developed pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, and recommend any statutory changes necessary for establishing the intersegmental institution of public higher education.
(5) Conduct public engagement activities for purposes of gathering regional input.
(6) Convene its first meeting on or before February 6, 2026.
(d) (1) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the task force established pursuant to subdivision (a) shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2027.
(2) The report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2.SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares that a special statute is necessary and that a general statute cannot be made applicable within the meaning of Section 16 of Article IV of the California Constitution because of the unique postsecondary education needs of the people of the City of Chula Vista.
SEC. 2.SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares that a special statute is necessary and that a general statute cannot be made applicable within the meaning of Section 16 of Article IV of the California Constitution because of the unique postsecondary education needs of the people of the City of Chula Vista.
SEC. 2.SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares that a special statute is necessary and that a general statute cannot be made applicable within the meaning of Section 16 of Article IV of the California Constitution because of the unique postsecondary education needs of the people of the City of Chula Vista.
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SEC. 4. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 4. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 4. 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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