Public postsecondary education: nonresident tuition fee exemption: educational asylum program.
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Overview
This bill creates an ‘educational asylum’ program at California public colleges and universities for transfer students from states with restrictive academic policies. Specifically, it allows participating institutions – like community colleges, CSU campuses, and UC campuses – to grant status to students who previously resided in a designated ‘restricted state’ (currently including states like Alabama and Texas). Starting in the 2027-28 school year, these students would be exempt from paying nonresident tuition and would only pay resident tuition and fees. The bill aims to provide a safe academic environment for students facing limitations in their home states.
Key provisions
- Establishes an ‘educational asylum’ program for transfer students from ‘restricted states’.
- Designates the State Department of Education to maintain a list of ‘restricted states’.
- Requires participating institutions to grant asylum status to eligible transfer students.
- Exempts asylum-granted transfer students from paying nonresident tuition.
- Defines ‘participating institution’ and ‘restricted state’.
- Requires collaboration between the Department of Education, UC, CSU, and Community College systems.
- Specifies academic admission requirements for asylum status.
- Allows institutions to establish criteria and limits for the program based on resources.
Who is affected
- Transfer students from restricted states
- California public colleges and universities
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