CA AB2160

All grade 12 pupils at California public schools and charter schools are automatically deemed Cal Grant applicants unless they opt out, effective with this law.

School districts and charter schools must notify grade 12 pupils and their parents/guardians in writing by October 15 that they will be considered Cal Grant applicants, with at least 30 days to opt out.

Grade point averages for all grade 12 pupils must be submitted electronically to the Student Aid Commission each academic year, certified under penalty of perjury by a school official.

Parents or guardians may opt out students under 18 years old; students aged 18 and older may opt themselves out or override a parental opt-out decision.

The state shall reimburse local educational agencies and school districts for costs mandated by this legislation if the Commission on State Mandates determines such costs exist.