Distance learning: definition.
Summary
Existing law establishes the California Distance Learning Policy, which sets forth the guiding goal and principles for utilizing technology in postsecondary education. This bill would define "distance learning," for the purposes of the above provision, as a course conducted with over 12 of the instructional content delivered when faculty and students are in different physical places.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2011
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2011
Last action Feb 1, 2012
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Apr 12, 2011
Lower · Passed
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
lower
Mar 29, 2011
Lower · Passed
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
lower
Mar 3, 2011
Committee
Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
lower
Feb 17, 2011
Lower · Passed
From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
BB
Bob Blumenfield
DDemocratic
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