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California at a Glance
The students, the jobs, and the decision-makers shaping California’s math pathways.
Governing authority: California State Board of Education
State education agency: California Department of Education (CDE)
Chief state school officer: State Superintendent of Public Instruction
University of California Board of Regents
California State University Board of Trustees
Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges
California Math Policy Highlights
Explore California policies advancing math placement, transfer-level completion, common courses, and statewide data.
California's AB 705 places students directly into transfer-level math.
See AB 705 and EC §78213. California community colleges use high school coursework, grades, and GPA for placement and must maximize students’ chances of completing transfer-level math within one year.
California's AB 1705 expands access to major-aligned transfer-level math.
See AB 1705 and EC §78213. Colleges generally place high school graduates directly into transfer-level math, align courses with students’ programs, and provide access to corequisite supports.
California reports transfer-level math completion by college and student group.
See CCCCO’s Transfer-Level English, ESL and Math Completion Dashboard. It reports statewide and college math completion rates, including SLAM and BSTEM pathways, with demographic disaggregation.
California's AB 1111 creates common course numbers for transfer courses.
See California Education Code §66725.5 (AB 1111). By July 1, 2027, California Community Colleges must use common course numbers for general education and transfer pathway courses across campuses.