Student financial aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data.
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Overview
This resolution expresses California’s commitment to protecting the data and information provided by students and their families to California’s postsecondary education system. It condemns deportation plans that could disrupt students’ education and urges the state to maximize resources to ensure all students, regardless of immigration status, have access to financial aid and can succeed in higher education. The resolution also references existing laws protecting undocumented students and prohibiting the use of student data for immigration enforcement.
Key provisions
- Declares the Legislature’s commitment to protecting student data.
- Condemns deportation plans that disrupt student education.
- Calls for increased state investment in financial aid for all students.
- References the federal Privacy Act of 1974 and Plyler v. Doe Supreme Court case.
- Reinforces California’s legal protections for undocumented students.
- Acknowledges the significant decline in FAFSA applications due to concerns about data usage.
- Highlights the importance of higher education for individual and community betterment.
- Supports efforts to ensure access to financial aid for mixed-status families.
Who is affected
- California students
- California families (particularly those with mixed immigration statuses)
- Postsecondary education institutions in California
- Undocumented students
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