Education finance: funding: noncredit instruction.

Summary

The bill adds a new Education Code section directing the Board of Governors to allocate base funding for designated categorical programs to noncredit colleges and noncredit centers that meet specific administrative and service‑delivery criteria. It targets institutions that offer basic needs assistance, disabled‑student programs, mental‑health services, equity initiatives, and veteran resources. By ensuring these programs receive state funding, the measure aims to strengthen support for students who enroll in noncredit courses.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on M. & V.A. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on M. & V.A. · Apr 9, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2025
• Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing
  Military and Veterans Affairs · Apr 29, 2025
• Higher Education Committee Hearing
  Higher Education · Apr 8, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. May 14, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
5. Apr 30, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 30, 2025Coauthors revised.
7. Apr 9, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on M. & V.A. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on M. & V.A.
8. Apr 9, 2025Coauthors revised.
9. Mar 17, 2025Referred to Coms. on HIGHER ED. and M. & V.A.
10. Feb 24, 2025Read first time.
11. Feb 22, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
12. Feb 21, 2025Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

• Sharp-Collins · sponsor
• Davies
• Ward

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