ACA 18CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California constitutional amendment mandates four student seats on University of California Board of Regents

Original title: A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 9 of Article IX thereof, relating to the University of California.

August 13, 2026

University of California Higher Education Student Government Constitutional Amendment UniversityofCalifornia regents studentmembers

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The Frame

What this does

This change guarantees student representation in the university's governing body, shifting the board's composition from an optional student appointment to a mandatory four-student structure with defined terms and eligibility requirements.

Who is mentioned in the record

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University of California Board of Regents

The board is required to change its appointment process to include four mandatory student seats.

University of California students

Undergraduate and graduate students gain guaranteed representation on the governing board.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

ACA 18 requires the University of California Board of Regents to appoint two undergraduate and two graduate students to the board for two-year terms starting July 1, 2027. This replaces the current optional authority to appoint student members with a mandatory requirement for four specific student positions.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Will student regents have voting rights?

The bill specifies that student members serve as nonvoting regents-designate during the first year of their term.

What happens if a student member graduates before their term ends?

If a student graduates on or after January 1 of their second year, they are authorized to serve the remainder of their term.

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Mandatory vs. Discretionary Representation

The bill shifts the UC governance model from discretionary student representation to a mandatory, structured quota system.

University of California Regents of the University of California

Connected Entities

personGovernor“Appoints 18 members of the Board of Regents.”Map →

organizationUniversity of California“The public university system governed by the Board of Regents.”Map →

organizationRegents of the University of California“The governing board of the University of California.”Map →

organizationSenate“Approves appointments made by the Governor to the Board of Regents.”Map →

Sources

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openstates.org

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