Peace officers.
- Requires new peace officers hired after January 2029 to earn a college degree within 36 months of employment.
- Mandates either a modern policing degree from a community college or any bachelor's degree.
- Sets minimum age of 21 for peace officer appointments with specific exceptions.
- Takes effect immediately to support curriculum development and maintain recruitment efforts.
Senators Seyarto and Wahab's peace officer education measure establishes new degree requirements for California law enforcement personnel hired after January 1, 2029. The legislation requires these officers to obtain either a modern policing degree from a California Community College or a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution within 36 months of starting their employment.
The measure maintains existing provisions that set the minimum age for peace officer appointment at 21 years and preserves current educational standards for officers employed before the implementation date. Officers enrolled in basic academy training or employed by California public entities as of December 31, 2028, are exempt from the new degree requirements.
The legislation builds upon a previous mandate for the California Community Colleges Chancellor to develop a modern policing degree program. According to the bill's urgency clause, immediate implementation aims to provide community colleges adequate time to develop curricula while maintaining current law enforcement recruitment processes.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Aisha WahabD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
| Bill Number | Title | Introduced Date | Status | Link to Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AB-992 | Peace officers. | February 2025 | Introduced | |
SB-1122 | Peace officers: educational requirements. | February 2024 | Failed | |
AB-852 | Peace officers. | February 2023 | Failed | |
Peace officers: minimum qualifications. | December 2020 | Passed |
- Requires new peace officers hired after January 2029 to earn a college degree within 36 months of employment.
- Mandates either a modern policing degree from a community college or any bachelor's degree.
- Sets minimum age of 21 for peace officer appointments with specific exceptions.
- Takes effect immediately to support curriculum development and maintain recruitment efforts.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Senators Seyarto and Wahab's peace officer education measure establishes new degree requirements for California law enforcement personnel hired after January 1, 2029. The legislation requires these officers to obtain either a modern policing degree from a California Community College or a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution within 36 months of starting their employment.
The measure maintains existing provisions that set the minimum age for peace officer appointment at 21 years and preserves current educational standards for officers employed before the implementation date. Officers enrolled in basic academy training or employed by California public entities as of December 31, 2028, are exempt from the new degree requirements.
The legislation builds upon a previous mandate for the California Community Colleges Chancellor to develop a modern policing degree program. According to the bill's urgency clause, immediate implementation aims to provide community colleges adequate time to develop curricula while maintaining current law enforcement recruitment processes.
Latest Voting History
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Aisha WahabD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
| Bill Number | Title | Introduced Date | Status | Link to Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AB-992 | Peace officers. | February 2025 | Introduced | |
SB-1122 | Peace officers: educational requirements. | February 2024 | Failed | |
AB-852 | Peace officers. | February 2023 | Failed | |
Peace officers: minimum qualifications. | December 2020 | Passed |