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CA AB542
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jesse Gabriel
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AI Summary
- Increases the annual number of Competitive Cal Grant A and B awards from 25,750 to 28,750, effective with the 2020–21 academic year
- Maintains the existing requirement that 50% of awards be available to all eligible students (including community college students) and 50% be reserved for California community college students
- Allows baccalaureate degree students to apply by the March 2 deadline and community college students to apply by either March 2 or September 2 deadline
- Requires the Student Aid Commission to distribute remaining awards to eligible students with lowest expected family contribution and highest academic merit, up to the new annual total of 28,750 awards
- Requires the commission to maintain selection criteria that give special consideration to disadvantaged students based on financial, educational, cultural, and other relevant conditions
Legislative Description
Student financial aid: Competitive Cal Grant A and B awards.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/3/2020
Committee Referrals
Higher Education3/25/2019
Full Bill Text
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