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CA AB2255

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2022

Primary Sponsor

Mike Fong

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Affordable Broadband Service Program for California Dreamers to provide affordable broadband service to eligible students.

  • Program will be developed and administered by the Student Aid Commission in consultation with the Public Utilities Commission.

  • Eligible students are defined as current Cal Grant B recipients who have also filed a California Dream Act application.

  • Makes an unspecified appropriation from the General Fund to the Student Aid Commission for program purposes.

  • Targets students who meet federal Pell Grant income eligibility criteria but are ineligible for the federal Affordable Connectivity Program.

Legislative Description

The Affordable Broadband Service Program for California Dreamers.

Last Action

In committee: Held under submission.

5/19/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/20/2022
Higher Education3/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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