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CA AB2794

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Higher Education

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve program to the list of federal GI Bill programs that qualify veterans for nonresident tuition exemptions at California Community Colleges and California State University campuses

  • Updates the federal law reference date from January 5, 2022 to January 5, 2026 for determining eligibility under covered GI Bill programs

  • Exemption applies to students who reside in California, meet the federal "covered individual" definition, and are eligible for benefits under qualifying GI Bill programs

  • Students maintain exemption status as long as they remain continuously enrolled (fall and spring semesters, or three quarters per academic year)

  • Requires state reimbursement to community college districts if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes state-mandated costs

Legislative Description

Postsecondary education: nonresident tuition: exemption: federal GI Bill.

Last Action

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

4/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/22/2026
Higher Education3/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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