Why now

California higher education and degree program legislation

Most recent record dated September 27, 2026.

At a Glance

Filed: 2026-09-27
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Issues: #higher education

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The Story

Recent state bills propose expanding California public higher education to include tribal colleges within the state system, establishing transfer agreements, authorizing specific community college bachelor's degree programs, and prohibiting public universities from disqualifying students from campus employment due to a lack of legal residency proof.

The Connections

Organizations

California Community Collegesactor

California State Universityactor

University of Californiaactor

Board of Governors of the California Community Collegesactor

Legislative Analyst’s Officeactor

Legislation

AB 664Vetoed

AB 1641Chaptered

The Record

2026-09-27
AB 664
An entry in the legislation’s official record.
2026-09-25
AB 1641
2026-09-25
AB 1769
2026-09-20
AB 713
2026-09-18
AB 2301