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CA SB67

Bill

Status

Passed

10/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Seyarto

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends Cal Grant eligibility to students who were not California residents at high school graduation but are dependents (natural or adopted children, stepchildren, or spouses) of active duty U.S. Armed Forces members stationed outside California, provided the service member maintains California as their legal residence

  • Extends Middle Class Scholarship Program eligibility to the same category of military dependents, allowing them to receive awards at UC, CSU, or community college baccalaureate programs if they meet all other program requirements

  • Amends both the current Cal Grant Program and the Cal Grant Reform Act (which becomes operative contingent on future budget funding) to include this military family eligibility provision

  • Students must still meet all other eligibility requirements including citizenship/eligible noncitizen status, not being in default on student loans, and applicable income/asset limits

  • Contains conforming language to coordinate with potential amendments from AB 148 and SB 148 regarding Section 70022 of the Education Code

Legislative Description

Student financial aid: Cal Grants: Middle Class Scholarship Program: eligibility: dependents of members of the armed services stationed outside of California.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 648, Statutes of 2025.

10/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/16/2025
Military and Veterans Affairs6/25/2025
Higher Education6/5/2025
Appropriations4/29/2025
Military & Veterans Affairs3/19/2025
Education1/29/2025
Rules1/13/2025

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