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CA AB2794
Bill
Status
3/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Higher Education
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AI Summary
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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
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Updates the federal law reference date from January 5, 2022 to January 5, 2026 for determining eligibility under covered GI Bill programs
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Exemption applies to students who reside in California, meet the federal "covered individual" definition, and are eligible for benefits under qualifying GI Bill programs
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Students maintain exemption status as long as they remain continuously enrolled (fall and spring semesters, or three quarters per academic year)
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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