New Ballot Measure Would Create University of California Online

Published on January 18, 2024

A new California ballot initiative, if approved by voters, would create a state-run four-year university that operates exclusively online. The measure is being promoted by Boyd Roberts, who is running in 2024 in the election to represent California’s 47th Congressional District, which is being vacated by current Rep. Katie Porte as she seeks election to the U.S. Senate. Mr. Roberts has until July 8 to gather the required 874,641 signatures to place the issue on the November ballot. If approved, the measure would require the state to create the University of California Online, which would provide online for-credit courses open to anyone paying tuition....

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