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CA AB1641
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Corey Jackson
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AI Summary
- Adds tribal colleges and universities located in California and operated by Indian tribal governments as a fourth segment of public higher education
- Expands the current three-segment system (California Community Colleges, California State University, and University of California) to formally include tribal institutions
- Defines qualifying tribal colleges using the federal definition of "Indian tribal government" from Section 7701(a)(40) of Title 26 of the United States Code
- Amends Section 66010 of the Education Code, which is part of the Donahoe Higher Education Act governing postsecondary education missions and functions
- Introduced January 27, 2026 by Assembly Members Jackson and Ramos; requires majority vote and fiscal committee review
Legislative Description
Postsecondary education: segments: tribal colleges and universities.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education2/9/2026
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