Community college districts are encouraged to establish Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (“MESA”) programs to enhance opportunities for science, technology, engineering, and math (“STEM”) students, and to help prepare a diverse pool of candidates for transfer to four-year institutions to pursue baccalaureate degrees in STEM majors. MESA programs shall identify and include students affected by social, economic, and educational disadvantages, including disproportionately impacted students, increase the number of MESA-eligible students served, and increase transfer success rates for STEM majors. MESA programs shall provide students with academic, career, and personal support to help them achieve transfer success and accomplish their other academic goals.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 78210, 78222 and 88682, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 3 (sections 56300-56304) and section filed 9-18-2025; operative 10-18-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 42). For prior history of subchapter 3, see Register 79, No. 46.