BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
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As Amended April 5, 2011
Majority vote
HIGHER EDUCATION 7-1
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|Ayes:|Block, Achadjian, | | |
| |Brownley, Fong, Galgiani, | | |
| |Lara, Portantino | | |
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|Nays:|Donnelly | | |
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SUMMARY : Formally supports and endorses the work of
California's ethnic studies programs in California's public
education institutions, recognizes the leadership provided by
the beneficiaries of these programs, and supports the
continuation of ethnic studies programs at the University of
California (UC), California State University (CSU) and
California Community Colleges (CCC).
FISCAL EFFECT : This resolution is keyed nonfiscal by
Legislative Counsel.
COMMENTS : According to the author, "Ethnic studies programs are
vital to California's educational system as well as its vastly
diverse citizenry. The recent actions taken in Arizona and our
state's economic troubles threaten the continued existence of
ethnic studies centers and programs throughout the K-12 public
schools, the CSUs, CCCs and UCs."
Arizona legislation, HB 2281, which went into effect on December
31, 2010, bans schools from teaching classes that are designed
for students of a particular ethnic group, promote resentment,
advocate ethnic solidarity over treating pupils as individuals,
or promote the overthrow of the government. School districts
that do not comply with the law could have as much as 10% of
their state funds withheld each month. The legislation did not
affect higher education programs.
Governor Brown recently signed legislation that reduces funding
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for UC, CSU, and CCC by a total of $1.4 billion in 2011-12.
Each of the segments is considering many options for absorbing
the funding reductions, including eliminating and consolidating
academic programs.
Analysis Prepared by : Sandra Fried / HIGHER ED. / (916)
319-3960
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