California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

AB 2136 — Community colleges: baccalaureate degree program: Cerritos Community College District.

Last action — In committee: Set, first hearing. Testimony taken.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, as one of the segments of public postsecondary education in this state. Existing law establishes community college districts throughout the state and authorizes them to provide instruction at the campuses they operate. Existing law authorizes the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, in consultation with the California State University and the University of California, to authorize the establishment of community college district baccalaureate degree programs, as provided. This bill would authorize the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges to authorize the Cerritos Community College District to offer up to 3 applied baccalaureate degree programs in the fields of public safety management, paralegal studies, and automotive technology. The bill would require each baccalaureate degree program to be designed to meet documented regional workforce demand and developed in consultation with employers, labor organizations, and workforce development partners, and meet specified requirements. The bill would require the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to monitor the baccalaureate degree programs and would authorize the chancellor to report outcomes to the Legislature, as provided. This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the Cerritos Community College District.

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The changes to Bill AB 2136 include the addition of new text that clarifies certain provisions. This addition aims to improve understanding and implementation of the bill's goals. By making these adjustments, the bill becomes more effective in addressing the issues it targets, which in turn benefits the community it serves.

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Action History

  1. In committee: Set, first hearing. Testimony taken.

  2. Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.

  3. From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.

  4. Read first time. To print.

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Archuleta

Not signed on (120)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2136 do?
Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, as one of the segments of public postsecondary education in this state. Existing law establishes community college districts throughout the state and authorizes them to provide instruction at the campuses they operate. Existing law authorizes the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, in consultation with the California State University and the University of California, to authorize the establishment of community college district baccalaureate degree programs, as provided. This bill would authorize the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges to authorize the Cerritos Community College District to offer up to 3 applied baccalaureate degree programs in the fields of public safety management, paralegal studies, and automotive technology. The bill would require each baccalaureate degree program to be designed to meet documented regional workforce demand and developed in consultation with employers, labor organizations, and workforce development partners, and meet specified requirements. The bill would require the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to monitor the baccalaureate degree programs and would authorize the chancellor to report outcomes to the Legislature, as provided. This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the Cerritos Community College District.
Who sponsors AB 2136?
AB 2136 is sponsored by Archuleta and Pacheco, Blanca (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 2136?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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