California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2408 — California State University: ethnic studies.

Last action — In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law establishes the California State University and its various campuses under the administration of the Trustees of the California State University. Existing law requires the trustees to adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent with the laws of this state for the governance of the trustees, their appointees and employees, and the California State University. Existing regulations require, as a graduation requirement, students of the California State University to demonstrate competence by completing courses in American history and American government or by passing comprehensive examinations in those fields with specified requirements and exceptions. This bill, commencing with the 2019–20 academic year, would require the California State University to provide for courses in ethnic studies, including, issues of race and gender and sexual identity, at each of its campuses. The bill, commencing with the 2019–20 academic year, would require the California State University to require, as a graduation requirement, the completion of one 3-unit course in ethnic studies consistent with the requirements and exceptions provided in the regulation described above.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.

  4. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HIGHER ED. Read second time and amended.

  5. Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 17.

  7. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Weber · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Weber

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2408 do?
Existing law establishes the California State University and its various campuses under the administration of the Trustees of the California State University. Existing law requires the trustees to adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent with the laws of this state for the governance of the trustees, their appointees and employees, and the California State University. Existing regulations require, as a graduation requirement, students of the California State University to demonstrate competence by completing courses in American history and American government or by passing comprehensive examinations in those fields with specified requirements and exceptions. This bill, commencing with the 2019–20 academic year, would require the California State University to provide for courses in ethnic studies, including, issues of race and gender and sexual identity, at each of its campuses. The bill, commencing with the 2019–20 academic year, would require the California State University to require, as a graduation requirement, the completion of one 3-unit course in ethnic studies consistent with the requirements and exceptions provided in the regulation described above.
Who sponsors AB 2408?
AB 2408 is sponsored by Weber.
What is the current status of AB 2408?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 2408?
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