CA AB389

Requires California State University to adopt and implement systemwide policies by July 1, 2025 regarding handling, maintenance, and repatriation of Native American human remains and cultural items, including prohibition on using such remains or items for teaching or research purposes.

Mandates establishment of a systemwide CSU NAGPRA Committee with majority voting membership from California Indian tribes and campus-level NAGPRA Implementation Committees to review repatriation matters and resolve disputes.

Requires CSU to develop clear procedures for repatriation claims, tribal consultation, dispute resolution, and identification of culturally unidentifiable remains in consultation with California Indian tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission contact list.

Mandates CSU campuses employ full-time, experienced repatriation coordinators by July 1, 2024 and submit annual reports to the Legislature on progress in reviewing Native American collections, with funding assessments due by January 31, 2025.

Amends Public Resources Code Section 5097.94 to authorize the Native American Heritage Commission to review and provide guidance on CSU policies and procedures related to repatriation of Native American remains and cultural items.