Assembly Bill 1311 – Requires The Legislative Analyst’s Office To Assess Joint Allied Health Programs

This bill requires the Legislative Analyst’s Office to conduct an assessment to the efficacy of existing programs in allied health jointly offered between campuses of the California Community Colleges, the California State University, and the University of California, on or before January 1, 2025.  The assessment includes the extent to which the allied health programs fulfill workforce shortages, information regarding the job placement of graduates, costs and funding sources of allied health programs.  Completion and time-to-completion rates, and recommendations on whether and how joint allied health programs can or should be extended and expanded.  The bill requires only one assessment and will repeal as of January 1, 2026.

(AB 1311 adds Education Code Section 66026.5.)