Governor Gavin Newsom waited until Oct. 13, the last day possible, to use his veto powers as governor to stop Assembly Bill 1400 (AB 1400) from becoming law.
Had it passed, AB 1400 would have directed the Chancellor of California Community Colleges (CCC) to develop a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) pilot program and authorize 10 Community College districts to offer the degree.
“If I had to sum it up in one word, it’s disappointed,” said Dean of RCC’s School of Nursing Tammy Vant Hul. “I feel bad for our students.”…