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Subcommittee approves bill to add Cambridge international curriculum to state code parity list
Summary
SB 835 would add Cambridge International (AS/A-level, AICE) programs to statutory language that currently lists AP and IB, giving the Cambridge pathway explicit parity in references used by schools and districts; supporters said the change clarifies course recognition and increases program visibility.
Sen. Ochoa Bog presented SB 835 to add Cambridge International's AS/A-level and AICE diploma programs into statutory language that currently recognizes College Board Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) as advanced academic providers. The sponsor said the change would provide parity and clarity for California schools, pointing out Cambridge courses are already in the A–G course list and that University of California and…
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