AB 554

  • California Assembly Bill
  • 2009-2010 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Assembly
  • Assembly
  • Senate
  • Governor

Graduation requirements.

Bill Subjects

Graduation Requirements.

Abstract

Existing law prohibits a pupil from receiving a diploma of graduation from high school unless he or she completes specified requirements, including, but not limited to, completing one course in visual or performing arts or foreign language. This bill would require that a pupil take at least 2 courses from the subject areas of visual or performing arts, foreign language, or career technical education, as defined, provided that at least one of these courses is a course in either visual or performing arts or foreign language. The bill would require schools, to the extent practicable, to offer courses within their existing school calendars. Because the bill would require schools to provide a higher level of service, it would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.

Bill Sponsors (5)

Votes


Actions


Feb 02, 2010

Assembly

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

Jan 31, 2010

Assembly

Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

May 28, 2009

Assembly

In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

May 20, 2009

Assembly

In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  • Referral-Committee
APPR. suspense file. APPR

May 07, 2009

Assembly

Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  • Referral-Committee
Com. on APPR.

May 06, 2009

Assembly

Read second time and amended.

May 05, 2009

Assembly

From committee: Amend, do pass as amended, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (April 29).

Apr 23, 2009

Assembly

Re-referred to Com. on ED.

  • Referral-Committee
Com. on ED.

Apr 22, 2009

Assembly

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended.

Assembly

In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

Apr 01, 2009

Assembly

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

Mar 12, 2009

Assembly

Referred to Com. on ED.

  • Referral-Committee
Com. on ED.

Feb 26, 2009

Assembly

From printer. May be heard in committee March 28.

Feb 25, 2009

Assembly

Read first time. To print.

Bill Text

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02/25/09 - Introduced PDF
04/22/09 - Amended Assembly PDF
05/06/09 - Amended Assembly PDF

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