Student Aid Commission: membership.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill amends the California Student Aid Commission’s membership to better reflect the needs of California veterans. Specifically, it requires that when a public member’s term expires, one of the remaining public members be replaced with an individual who possesses knowledge, expertise, or experience in accessing educational benefits for veterans. The Student Aid Commission oversees state-authorized student financial aid programs. This change aims to ensure the commission has a deeper understanding of veteran student needs.
Key provisions
- Replaces a public member on the Student Aid Commission with a veteran benefits expert when a public member’s term ends.
- Updates Section 69510 of the Education Code to reflect this change.
- Maintains the existing composition of the Student Aid Commission, including representatives from various postsecondary institutions and students.
- Requires student members to remain enrolled in a California postsecondary institution during their term.
Who is affected
- Student Aid Commission
- California veterans
- Students attending California postsecondary education institutions
- California postsecondary schools
- California Senators and Speaker of the Assembly
Notable changes
- Introduces a specific requirement for veteran benefits expertise on the Student Aid Commission.
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