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HomeEducation CodeCh. 1Art. 3§ 78043 Community College Bachelor Degrees

§ 78043 Community College Bachelor Degrees

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§ 78043 Community College Bachelor Degrees

Key Takeaways

  • •Some community colleges in California can offer 4-year degrees (bachelor's degrees).
  • •These programs were approved before January 1, 2022, and can keep running.
  • •The law lets these programs continue even after the law changed in 2022.

Example

A student wants to get a bachelor's degree in nursing from a local community college.

If the college started offering that degree before 2022, the student can still finish it even after the law changed.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 78043 Community College Bachelor Degrees

Baccalaureate degree programs approved by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges pursuant to this article before January 1, 2022, may continue to operate. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 565, Sec. 6. (AB 927) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

governorcalifornia community colleges

Related Statutes

  • § 78041 Community College Bachelor'S Degrees
  • § 100110 Higher Education System Goals
  • § 71025 Community College Name Protection
  • § 71046 Community College Gift Acceptance
  • § 71090.5 Governor Appoints Chancellors

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 78043.
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