California 2017-2018 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AB1936

Introduced
1/25/18  
Introduced
1/25/18  
Refer
2/5/18  
Refer
2/5/18  
Report Pass
3/14/18  
Report Pass
3/14/18  
Refer
3/14/18  
Refer
3/14/18  
Refer
4/4/18  

Caption

Postsecondary education: Office of Higher Education Performance and Accountability.

Impact

The bill mandates the governing boards of public postsecondary institutions, including community colleges and universities, to submit essential data to the Office of Higher Education Performance and Accountability. This data will cover a range of areas such as student retention, enrollment, and institutional performance. The introduction of this office aims to synthesize higher education data for effective policy-making and program development, impacting how educational outcomes are assessed and improved across California’s higher education landscape.

Summary

Assembly Bill 1936, introduced by Assembly Members Low and Eggman, establishes the Office of Higher Education Performance and Accountability as a statewide coordinating and planning entity for postsecondary education in California. This new office will replace the California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC) and is tasked with overseeing various functions essential for the planning, coordination, and evaluation of California's higher education systems. The establishment of this office reflects a shift towards enhanced governance and accountability in higher education, addressing the need for better strategic oversight of educational institutions at the state level.

Contention

While supporters laud the bill for establishing a clear structure to enhance accountability and inform state decisions on higher education, concerns have been raised regarding potential bureaucratic oversight and the imposition of additional reporting requirements on educational institutions. Critics argue that while data collection is important, the bill may inadvertently burden schools with regulatory requirements that could detract from their primary educational missions. The balance between accountability and flexibility in the administration of postsecondary education will likely remain a point of contention as the bill is implemented.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CA SB1491

Postsecondary education: Equity in Higher Education Act.

CA SB886

Postsecondary education.

CA AB2821

Postsecondary education: students with disabilities.

CA AB2925

Postsecondary education: Equity in Higher Education Act: prohibition on discrimination: training.

CA SB1287

Public postsecondary education: Equity in Higher Education Act: prohibition on violence, harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.

CA AB1575

Public postsecondary education: students codes of conduct: advisers.

CA SB117

Higher education trailer bill.

CA AB117

Higher education trailer bill.

CA AB2633

California State University: joint degrees: international institutions of higher education.

CA AB2458

Public postsecondary education: student parents.

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