SB-308
Education

Community colleges and the California State University: reports: elimination.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Authorizes college system chancellors to eliminate outdated or unnecessary reporting requirements to state officials.
  • Reduces administrative burden for California Community Colleges and State University systems.
  • Affects reports on student performance, academic programs, and financial audits.
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Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/10/2025)
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Summary

Senator Seyarto's proposal to streamline reporting requirements for California's public higher education systems would allow chancellors of the Community Colleges and State University systems to discontinue reports they determine are obsolete or unnecessary. The measure targets specific reporting mandates covering institutional data, academic programs, student transfers, property management, and financial controls.

The legislation establishes independent authority for each system's chancellor to evaluate and suspend particular reporting obligations to the Legislature, Governor, and state agencies. For community colleges, this includes reports on accounting procedures, budget controls, and performance metrics. The California State University system would gain similar discretion over reports addressing year-round academic programs, student transfer patterns, and related operational matters.

This administrative change maintains existing reporting structures while creating a mechanism for chancellors to eliminate duplicative or outdated requirements. The measure does not modify the substance of any current reporting mandates, instead providing flexibility for leadership to assess and adjust reporting practices based on contemporary needs. Both systems would retain authority to continue any reports they deem valuable for oversight or operational purposes.

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Introduced By

Kelly Seyarto
Kelly SeyartoR
California State Senator

Community Outlook

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Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Education
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Education
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
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Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

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Steven ChoiR
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Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
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Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Bill Author
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Dave CorteseD
Senator
Committee Member
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Steven ChoiR
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Eloise ReyesD
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Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Bill Author
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Dave CorteseD
Senator
Committee Member
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Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
Senator
Committee Member
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Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member
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Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
Committee Member

Key Takeaways

  • Authorizes college system chancellors to eliminate outdated or unnecessary reporting requirements to state officials.
  • Reduces administrative burden for California Community Colleges and State University systems.
  • Affects reports on student performance, academic programs, and financial audits.

Get Involved

Act Now!

This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.

Introduced By

Kelly Seyarto
Kelly SeyartoR
California State Senator

Summary

Senator Seyarto's proposal to streamline reporting requirements for California's public higher education systems would allow chancellors of the Community Colleges and State University systems to discontinue reports they determine are obsolete or unnecessary. The measure targets specific reporting mandates covering institutional data, academic programs, student transfers, property management, and financial controls.

The legislation establishes independent authority for each system's chancellor to evaluate and suspend particular reporting obligations to the Legislature, Governor, and state agencies. For community colleges, this includes reports on accounting procedures, budget controls, and performance metrics. The California State University system would gain similar discretion over reports addressing year-round academic programs, student transfer patterns, and related operational matters.

This administrative change maintains existing reporting structures while creating a mechanism for chancellors to eliminate duplicative or outdated requirements. The measure does not modify the substance of any current reporting mandates, instead providing flexibility for leadership to assess and adjust reporting practices based on contemporary needs. Both systems would retain authority to continue any reports they deem valuable for oversight or operational purposes.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/10/2025)
Probability of Passing
We're working on it! Check back later.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Education
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Education
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Senate Floor
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Community Outlook

No votes yet
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Negative
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Relevant Contacts

Profile
Steven ChoiR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Dave CorteseD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 8 row(s) selected.
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Select All Legislators
Profile
Steven ChoiR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Dave CorteseD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
Committee Member