California Lifts Competitive Barriers for Community College Bachelor's Degrees

By Susan H. Greenberg · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-09-21

According to Inside Higher Ed, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2694 and SB 960 to eliminate a longstanding rule that prevented community colleges from offering four-year programs already provided by state universities. The new framework will allow two-year institutions to expand

According to Inside Higher Ed, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2694 and SB 960 to eliminate a longstanding rule that prevented community colleges from offering four-year programs already provided by state universities. The new framework will allow two-year institutions to expand