CA AB1552

Requires California State University and community college campuses to review and update American Institutions and Ideals courses before the 2029–30 academic year to include emphasis on civic engagement, civic discord, and preserving democracy and its vital institutions

Mandates campuses report to the Legislature by the 2028–29 academic year with recommendations on facilitating greater knowledge of American democracy and civic engagement opportunities for students

Requests University of California campuses to voluntarily comply with the same course review and reporting requirements

Specifies key democratic institutions to be covered include the free press, free access to libraries, compulsory education, and the federalist system

Contains a sunset clause repealing these provisions on January 1, 2033, and includes state reimbursement for costs imposed on community colleges