California § 66026.5 - The Legislative Analyst

§ 66026.5. The Legislative Analyst

(a) The Legislative Analyst’s Office shall conduct an assessment, on or before January 1, 2031, evaluating the efficacy of existing programs in nursing jointly offered between campuses of the California Community Colleges, the California State University, and the University of California. (b) The results of the assessment shall be reported, in writing, to the Legislature and the Governor on or before January 1, 2031. The assessment shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (1) The total number of joint programs currently implemented, including information identifying the number of programs, applicants, admissions, enrollments, and degree recipients. (2) The extent to which existing programs fulfill identified workforce shortages, including statewide supply and demand data that considers capacity at the California Community Colleges, the California State University, the University of California, and California’s independent colleges and universities. (3) Information on the job placement of graduates. (4) Joint nursing program costs and the funding sources that were used to finance these programs. (5) Time-to-degree rates and completion rates for students in joint nursing programs. (6) Recommendations on whether and how joint, intersegmental nursing programs can or should be extended and expanded. (c) The report submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code. (d) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2032, and as of that date is repealed.