Fall 2016
Committee:
Legislative Affairs Committee
Whereas, student life is a large part of any college experience apart from academics; a sense of community and entertainment is central to colleges and student retention.
Whereas, California Education Code Section 67362 currently states that “if [he, she or they], at any time after [his, her or their] enrollment as a college or university student, is prosecuted as an adult and is convicted of any of several specified crimes” is eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics only after she, he or they successfully completes the entire terms of her, his, or their probation or parole period (Citation 1);
Whereas, such barriers like this widen student inequality due to the high rates of incarceration that contributes to the disconnect of young people of color from a educational system.
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges sponsor or cosponsor a bill that will overturn the current language in CA Education Code Section 67362, and
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community College place formerly incarcerated students/prison education as a priority for the 2017 Legislative Session.
Citation 1: California EDC § 67362 Retrieved from:
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=edc&group=67001-68000&file=67 360-67365
Whereas, California Education Code Section 67362 currently states that “if [he, she or they], at any time after [his, her or their] enrollment as a college or university student, is prosecuted as an adult and is convicted of any of several specified crimes” is eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics only after she, he or they successfully completes the entire terms of her, his, or their probation or parole period (Citation 1);
Whereas, such barriers like this widen student inequality due to the high rates of incarceration that contributes to the disconnect of young people of color from a educational system.
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges sponsor or cosponsor a bill that will overturn the current language in CA Education Code Section 67362, and
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community College place formerly incarcerated students/prison education as a priority for the 2017 Legislative Session.
Citation 1: California EDC § 67362 Retrieved from:
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=edc&group=67001-68000&file=67 360-67365
Status
Ongoing: Incarcerated student resources continue to be a priority in 2020.