AB 1705
AB 1705 Overview
- AB 1705 builds on AB 705 to address systemic barriers in California community colleges.
- Focuses on equitable, timely completion of transfer-level English and math courses.
Key Required Actions
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Direct Placement:
- By July 1, 2023, all high school graduates pursuing a certificate, degree, or transfer must be placed in transfer-level English and math courses.
- Pretransfer-level courses are limited to specific exceptions.
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Gateway Courses:
- Students must start in transfer-level courses that satisfy their program’s requirements within one year.
- Colleges must validate prerequisites to ensure they improve completion rates.
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No Repetition:
- Students cannot be required to repeat coursework they have successfully completed
in high school or college.
- Students cannot be required to repeat coursework they have successfully completed
in high school or college.
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Non-Credit Coursework:
- U.S. high school graduates cannot be enrolled in non-credit courses as a substitute for transfer-level courses.
Additional Clarifications
- Concurrent Support: Colleges must provide academic support for students in transfer-level courses.
- Placement Policies: High school transcript data must be used for placement, and self-reported information is required when transcripts are unavailable.
This guide aims to ensure that students progress efficiently towards their academic goals without unnecessary delays.
