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Committee backs pilot to let community colleges offer bachelor’s in nursing amid workforce debate
Summary
AB 1400 would authorize a pilot allowing up to 15 community college districts to offer a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). Supporters said it would increase affordable local access to BSN degrees and help fill a projected nursing shortage; CSU and UC representatives urged using existing transfer partnerships instead.
The Senate Education Committee voted to send Assembly Bill 1400 to the Senate Appropriations Committee after supporters argued the measure would expand affordable, local access to bachelor’s‑level nursing education and help address a projected statewide shortage of registered nurses.
AB 1400 would authorize the community college chancellor’s office to select up to 15 community college districts to establish pilot bachelor’s‑level…
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