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CA SB1006
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steve Padilla
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AI Summary
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Establishes a minimum Cal Grant B access costs award of at least the maximum per-student amount provided in the 2025–26 award year, effective with the 2027–28 academic year
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Requires annual increases to the access costs award tied to the California Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, with the Student Aid Commission calculating and certifying the percentage change each year
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Prohibits decreases to award amounts if the Consumer Price Index drops; awards would remain at their most recently certified level during deflationary periods
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Current law caps the Cal Grant B access costs award at $1,551, which can only be adjusted through the annual Budget Act
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Introduced by Senator Padilla on February 9, 2026, and amended in the Senate on March 12, 2026
Legislative Description
Student financial aid: Cal Grant B access costs award.
Last Action
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on ED.
3/12/2026