Postsecondary education: Designation of California Asian American- and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions.

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. Enacted

Summary

The bill creates a new "California Asian American‑ and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander‑Serving Institutions" (AANAPISI) designation for eligible public and independent colleges. A governing board will award five‑year designations based on applications that include strategic plans, equity goals and data reporting. The program aims to improve academic outcomes for AANAPISI students and recognize institutions that provide culturally responsive support.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 60. Noes 14. Page 6644.). · Aug 26, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Jun 24, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2. May 28, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 58. Noes 16.)
3. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
4. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (May 14).
5. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
6. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 3.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 22, 2026Coauthors revised.
8. Apr 14, 2026Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
9. Apr 13, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HIGHER ED. Read second time and amended.
10. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
11. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
12. Feb 19, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Mike Fong (D) · sponsor
• Fong
• Harabedian
• Kalra
• Muratsuchi
• Nguyen
• Patel
• Reyes
• Sharp-Collins

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