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CA AB2374

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Fong

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a state designation program to recognize California colleges and universities that excel at serving Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) students
  • Creates an 8-member governing board including the Lieutenant Governor, legislative appointees, and representatives from UC, CSU, community colleges, and independent institutions to approve designations by two-thirds vote
  • Requires applicants to submit academic goals, equity goals, strategic plans, and graduation/retention data demonstrating commitment to AANAPISI student success
  • Initial and renewal designations are valid for 5 years, with institutions required to show progress on goals and strategic plan implementation for renewal
  • Mandates creation of an unspecified managing entity to develop application processes, accept applications twice yearly, and present them to the governing board for approval

Legislative Description

Postsecondary education: Designation of California Asian American- and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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