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CA SB1358

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Marty Block

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum total Cal Grant awards an applicant can receive from 4 years to 6 years of full-time undergraduate attendance
  • Applies the 6-year maximum to Cal Grant A and B Entitlement Awards, Competitive Awards, and other Cal Grant Program awards under the Student Aid Commission
  • Maintains existing eligibility requirements including California residency, satisfactory academic progress, and prohibition on receiving multiple award types concurrently
  • Preserves special provisions for students in institutionally prescribed five-year programs (5-year maximum) and teacher preparation program graduates (additional 1-year eligibility)
  • Updates summer term acceleration rules to clarify that total awards over a 6-year period cannot be increased through summer attendance

Legislative Description

Student financial aid: Cal Grant Program.

Last Action

From committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Education3/31/2016
Rules2/19/2016

Full Bill Text

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