The bill SB1695 amends existing law regarding state aid for community colleges that offer dual enrollment courses. Under current law, the state aid a community college receives for a dual enrollment student is reduced by 50% if the course is taught by a high school employee on a high school campus during normal operating hours. The new bill language changes this requirement, stating that the amount of state aid a community college is entitled to receive for such students may not be reduced at all.

Additionally, the bill appropriates specific amounts from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2025 to various community college districts to fully fund dual enrollment students. This includes a total of $1,062,300 allocated to multiple districts, ensuring that they receive adequate funding for dual enrollment programs without the previous reduction in state aid.

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Introduced Version: 15-1466.01