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CA AB888

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/30/2023

Primary Sponsor

Sabrina Cervantes

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 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
  • Adds this new eligibility category as a third option alongside U.S. citizens and federally-defined eligible noncitizens
  • Contingent upon legislative appropriation of funds in the annual Budget Act or another statute for implementation
  • Aims to provide financial aid to pending asylum seekers awaiting asylum decisions who are admitted to California colleges and universities but ineligible for federal funding

Legislative Description

Student financial aid: immigrants seeking asylum.

Last Action

In committee: Held under submission.

9/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/28/2023
Education6/7/2023
Rules5/31/2023
Appropriations4/26/2023
Higher Education3/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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