Section 54700 Of Article 6. University And College Opportunities Program From California Education Code >> Division 4. >> Title 2. >> Part 29. >> Chapter 9. >> Article 6.
54700
. It is the intent and purpose of the Legislature that the
University and College Opportunities Program provided for in this
article shall be directed to improve the preparation of elementary
and secondary school pupils for their successful matriculation
through courses of study at two-year and four-year institutions of
postsecondary education.
It is the intent and purpose of the Legislature that school
districts be authorized to establish college preparatory programs
targeted towards pupils from groups which are underrepresented in
institutions of postsecondary education. It is further the intent of
the Legislature that funding for these programs shall be derived from
existing funds apportioned to participating school districts so as
to result in no additional costs to the state. It is further the
intent of the Legislature that participating school districts shall
be encouraged to coordinate and utilize new and existing resources
and service networks available to them and that they solicit the
participation of the California Community Colleges, the California
State University and Colleges, the University of California, and
other public and private sector entities.