(a)  It is the intent of the Legislature that California State University students who are receiving training to provide services to the senior population complete a curriculum in the field of gerontology. It is the intent of the Legislature that this curriculum be designed to instill the attitudes, knowledge, and skills the students will need to provide competent and compassionate care for older persons.

(b)  It is the intent of the Legislature that the California State University system shall be responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating the necessary content in the curriculum.

(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 551, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2003.)