AB 2703
Postsecondary education: access to higher education.
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Fiscal committee
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Appropriation
No
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Bill overview
This bill makes a minor adjustment to existing statements within California law regarding postsecondary education. It reaffirms the state’s commitment to ensuring access to higher education for all students, faculty, staff, and the public, particularly addressing concerns related to immigration policies and potential intimidation or loss of access to resources. The bill aims to strengthen protections and foster a welcoming campus environment for all members of the higher education community.
Key provisions
- Amends Section 66093 of the Education Code.
- Reaffirms the importance of access to higher education for all.
- Addresses concerns related to immigration policies and enforcement.
- Promotes a safe and welcoming campus environment.
- Highlights the value of a diverse student body.
Who is affected
- Students
- Faculty
- Staff
- Institutions of higher education (public and private)
- Immigrant community
Notable changes
- Reinforces existing findings and declarations regarding access to higher education.
- Specifically addresses the impact of immigration policies on students and staff.
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AB2703:v99#DOCUMENT
Bill Start
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 2703
| Introduced by Assembly Member Muratsuchi |
| February 20, 2026 |
An act to amend Section 66093 of the Education Code, relating to postsecondary education.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2703, as introduced, Muratsuchi. Postsecondary education: access to higher education.
Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, the California State University, the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, and private postsecondary educational institutions as the segments of postsecondary education in this state. Existing law makes certain findings and declarations relating to access to higher education.
This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to those findings and declarations.
Digest Key
Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 66093 of the Education Code is amended to read:
66093.
(a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(1) California’s colleges and universities have traditionally been beacons of free thought that challenge students in a peaceful, safe environment. Its institutions of higher education have always been of great pride to the State of California. state.
(2) With great risks presented by changes to immigration policies and enforcement at the federal level, it is more important than ever to work to protect the students, faculty, staff, and the public, and ensure that, regardless of their immigration status, they can continue to take advantage of the education to which they are entitled, and are free from intimidation or loss of access to resources and programs that other students enjoy.
(3) It is imperative that California put necessary protections in place, and show it will take the necessary steps to ensure that the state’s students, faculty, staff, and the public have every opportunity to continue their education without fear or undue risk.
(4) In doing so, California reaffirms the principles that the attainment of education for the betterment of the individual and the community is paramount, regardless of one’s immigration status. It is in the country’s best interests, as a nation of immigrants, which has benefited greatly from immigrants of all walks and backgrounds, to ensure that those who pursue educational and academic growth may further contribute to the productivity of this great state and nation.
(b) Therefore, it is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to enact the policies set forth in Section 66093.3 to ensure that California’s public and private institutions of higher education strive to foster a campus community that is safe, welcoming for all, and provides access to services and supports for all students, faculty, and staff regardless of their immigration status.