Public postsecondary education: student employment.
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No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes how California’s public colleges and universities handle student employment. It prohibits these institutions from disqualifying students for not providing proof of federal work authorization unless required by federal law or a grant condition. The bill also directs the colleges to treat a federal law prohibiting hiring undocumented noncitizens as inapplicable to state government, and authorizes them to provide student employment as a benefit under certain federal laws. The bill requires implementation by January 6, 2026, and includes a provision for state reimbursement for any associated costs.
Key provisions
- Prohibits disqualification of students for lack of federal work authorization unless required by law or grant conditions.
- Treats a federal law prohibiting undocumented noncitizen employment as inapplicable to state government.
- Authorizes student employment as a ‘benefit’ under specified federal laws.
- Requires implementation by January 6, 2026.
- Includes a provision for state reimbursement for mandated costs.
Who is affected
- University of California
- California State University
- California Community Colleges
- Students employed by these institutions
Notable changes
- Reinterprets federal law regarding undocumented noncitizen employment.
- Expands the scope of permissible student employment benefits.
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