University of California: branch campus of a school of medicine in the County of Kern: feasibility study.

California Assembly Bill 1361 aimed to conduct a feasibility study for establishing a branch campus of a medical school in Kern County. The bill sought to add a new section to the Education Code to explore the potential for this campus and was designed to take effect immediately. However, the bill ultimately did not pass.

Supporters of AB 1361 would argue that establishing a medical school branch in Kern County would improve healthcare access in the region and address the shortage of medical professionals. They would emphasize the importance of investing in education and healthcare infrastructure to benefit local communities and enhance medical training opportunities.

Critics of AB 1361 might contend that the bill was an unnecessary expenditure of state resources, especially given its failure to secure funding or support. They could argue that the focus should be on improving existing healthcare facilities rather than creating new educational institutions that may not be sustainable in the long run.