SACRAMENTO – Community college students would have an easier time transferring into the California State University system under a bill approved by the state Senate.

The Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation that would require community colleges to create degrees guaranteeing students can transfer with the status of junior.

The bill aimed at streamlining the process for transfer students was previously approved by the Assembly. It now heads to the governor’s desk.

Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of Los Angeles says the current system costs students and schools extra money. He says his bill provides certainty for students trying to get to a four-year college.

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