Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the governor to enter into interstate reciprocity agreements for online college standards in California.

Highlights:

• Authorizes the governor to enter into interstate reciprocity agreements for online college standards in California (Sec. 1-3).

• Authorizes the Governor, on or before January 1, 2028, to enter into one or more interstate reciprocity agreements for distance education through a compact on behalf of the state upon issuing certain written findings and after certain committees of the Legislature hold a joint hearing on the agreement, as provided (Sec. 1-3).

• Requires the Governor to designate a state agency, department, or office for the implementation of an interstate reciprocity agreement for distance education if the Governor enters into such an agreement, as provided (Sec. 1-3).

• Authorize postsecondary educational institutions to apply to the designated entity for approval to operate under an interstate reciprocity agreement, as specified (Sec. 1-3).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 4).

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