"The University of California is committed to expanding access and educational opportunities for all Californians. The proposed dual admission program provides a clear path for students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds to attend and succeed at UC.

"For 40 years, Californians have benefited from the state’s Master Plan for Higher Education, in which UC, CSU and California’s community colleges have shared the common goal of providing every Californian with the opportunity for a quality college education. If successful, the dual admission proposal will expand access to UC and increase the number of students prepared to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a CSU campus and other four-year independent colleges and universities."

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