University of California: admissions changes.

Assembly Member Quirk-Silva's proposal to reform the University of California's admissions policy process would require extensive stakeholder consultation before any changes to undergraduate admission requirements can take effect. The legislation establishes a structured review process for modifications to UC admissions policies, A-G subject matter requirements, or course certification criteria.

Under the proposed framework, UC must submit admission policy changes to the official student organization representing the UC student body, the State Board of Education, and the California State University Trustees for review. Both the State Board and CSU Trustees must formally discuss the proposals at their respective board meetings. The UC Regents must then provide advance notice and detailed impact analyses to board members before voting on any changes, while making proposal materials available to the public during open sessions where the changes will be considered. Final approval requires a majority vote of the Regents as the last agenda item of the meeting.

The bill defines "changes to conditions for undergraduate admissions" to include modifications to general admission policies, reclassification of high school courses meeting A-G requirements, and revisions to the criteria used to review and certify high school courses. Local educational agencies - including school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools - would receive formal notification of how proposed changes may affect their institutions.