California Code, Education Code - EDC § 66010.93

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that appropriate metrics be identified, defined, and formally adopted for the purpose of monitoring progress toward the achievement of the goals specified in Section 66010.91.  It is further the intent of the Legislature that all of the following occur:

(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to promote progress on the statewide educational and economic policy goals specified in Section 66010.91 through budget and policy decisions regarding postsecondary education.  It is the intent of the Legislature that the metrics be used to ensure the effective and efficient use of state resources available to postsecondary education.  It is further the intent of the Legislature that progress on the adopted metrics be reported and considered as part of the annual State Budget process.