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CA AB2114

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Isaac Bryan

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an "educational asylum program" allowing transfer students from states that restrict teaching of diversity, equity, inclusion, or critical race theory to attend California public colleges and universities
  • Exempts qualifying transfer students from paying nonresident tuition, requiring them to pay only resident tuition and fees starting with the 2027-28 school year
  • Requires the State Department of Education to maintain and update a list of "restricted states" where legislation limits teaching of DEI or similar subjects in higher education
  • Applies to California Community Colleges, California State University, and University of California campuses that choose to participate in the program
  • Requires transfer students to demonstrate intent to pursue education in an inclusive learning environment and meet all academic admission standards of the participating institution

Legislative Description

Public postsecondary education: nonresident tuition fee exemption: educational asylum program.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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