CA AB1383

Prohibits California State University and University of California campuses from admitting students by exception unless approved by at least 3 senior campus administrators, effective for 2020-21 admissions and beyond.

Exempts California residents receiving institution-based scholarships and students accepted through educational opportunity programs from the approval requirement.

Requires campuses to document employees involved in evaluating exception admissions and establish written policies with articulated standards explaining why those standards are fair and appropriate.

Mandates that students admitted by exception to athletics programs participate in the program for at least one academic year.

Requires campuses to report admission by exception information to the Legislature upon request, subject to state and federal privacy laws including FERPA.