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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 29Ch. 9Art. 6§ 54703 College Access Program Rules

§ 54703 College Access Program Rules

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§ 54703 College Access Program Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The state education boss makes rules to help schools find students who don’t usually go to college.
  • •Schools can ask for help to create or check programs that get kids ready for college.
  • •The state shares tips on what works best for these college prep programs.
  • •The state works with colleges to track how well these programs are doing.

Example

A high school notices that fewer students from certain groups go to college.

The school can ask the state for help to start a program that encourages these students to think about college. The state will also give them tips on how to make the program successful and track if it’s working.

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§ 54703 College Access Program Rules

The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall prepare rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this article, including rules and regulations which: (a) Prescribe the procedure by which a district shall identify pupils who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. (b) Provide for the rendering of technical assistance which, upon request, shall be available to enable school districts and schools to design, implement, or evaluate the University and College Opportunities Programs authorized by this article. (c) Identify effective practices regarding, but not necessarily limited to, University and College Opportunities Programs and which disseminate information regarding these programs to each participating school district and county superintendent of schools. (d) Develop, in conjunction with the California Postsecondary Education Commission, common data elements, which can be used by secondary and postsecondary educators to assess and improve program performance. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1298, Sec. 16.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 49550.5 Universal School Breakfast Funding
  • § 49083.5 Sis Vendor Compliance List
  • § 51747 Independent Study Eligibility Rules
  • § 49414.2 School Food Allergy Guidelines
  • § 49455.5 School Eye Examination Program

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 54703.
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