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CA SB296

Bill

Status

Vetoed

10/13/2019

Primary Sponsor

Benjamin Allen

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Cal Grant Program eligibility to include noncitizens who have filed an I-589 Application for Asylum and possess a valid employment authorization document and social security number
  • Allows pending asylum seekers registered with the Department of Homeland Security to receive Cal Grant awards to cover expenses at accredited California institutions of higher education
  • Maintains existing eligibility requirements including Selective Service registration compliance, no student loan default, and California residency at high school graduation
  • Contains conditional operative clause that Section 2.5 becomes operative only if both SB 296 and SB 575 are enacted before January 1, 2020, with SB 296 enacted last

Legislative Description

Student financial aid: immigrants seeking asylum.

Last Action

Veto sustained.

1/13/2020

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/12/2019
Higher Education5/30/2019
Appropriations4/9/2019
Education2/28/2019
Rules2/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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