Public postsecondary education: nonresident tuition fee exemption: educational asylum program.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill lets public colleges and universities in California waive nonresident tuition for transfer students who come from states that have passed laws limiting diversity, equity, inclusion or critical race theory teaching. Eligible students must be admitted, reside in a listed restricted state, and apply for educational asylum status. The program starts in the 2027‑28 school year and uses existing funds.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 3.) (April 21). · Apr 22, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Higher Education Committee Hearing
  Higher Education · Apr 21, 2026
• Higher Education
  Higher Education · Apr 21, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 27, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Apr 23, 2026Read second time and amended.
5. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 3.) (April 21).
6. Apr 13, 2026In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
7. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
8. Feb 19, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
9. Feb 18, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Bryan · sponsor

Bill text

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