What is "appropriate placement based on AB 705 mandates"?
In general, "Appropriate placement based on AB 705 mandates" means that the student has to place in a course level that is more advanced than or equal to the prerequisite courses that are listed on the course. Consider some examples:
Math example:
Some SRJC courses have math prerequisites listed such as the following example:
"Course Completion of MATH 154, MATH 155, MATH 156, or higher, or MATH 15, or appropriate placement based on AB 705 mandates"
For this example, the student's math placement must be more advanced than Math 154,155,156 or Math 15 in order to be eligible to enroll in the class.
English example:
Some SRJC courses have English prerequisites listed such as the following example:
“Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates”
For this example, the student's English placement must be equal to or more advanced than ENGL 1A in order to be eligible to enroll in the class.
Please review the following helpful resources to determine if you have appropriate placement: