There are concerns the proposed change would affect eligibility for underrepresented students.
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New Eligibility Rules for the University of California? The Effects of New Science Requirements

Niu Gao, Hans Johnson, Julien Lafortune, Anthony Dalton


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The UC system has proposed requiring three years of high school science, instead of two, to align with new K–12 standards. But this change could also reduce eligibility, especially for underrepresented students. Stakeholders can take several steps to help ensure the policy promotes equity.

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This research was supported with funding from the Sutton Family Fund.

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