SECTIONS 11700 - California Statutes

EDUCATION CODE

SECTION 11700

11700. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the Center for
International Education Synergy be established through a joint powers
agreement, entered into pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with
Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code,
between the Sweetwater Union High School District, the Southwestern
Community College District, and San Diego State University. It is the
intent of the Legislature that a joint powers agency created
pursuant to the joint powers agreement own and maintain the land and
facilities for the Center for International Education Synergy at the
Otay Mesa Off-Campus Center.
(b) In addition to funding appropriated by the Legislature for
purposes of the Center for International Education Synergy, entities
participating in the establishment and operation of the center are
encouraged to seek supplemental funding, including, but not limited
to, funding from foundations, corporations, and other public
entities.
(c) Any postsecondary education facilities and programs developed
pursuant to this section shall be subject to the requirements of
Section 66903 as they apply to the governing boards of public
postsecondary educational institutes.
(d) The Center for International Education Synergy shall be
established only upon approval by the California Postsecondary
Education Commission based on a needs study and subsequent approval
from the Department of Finance.