Postsecondary education: Designation of California Hispanic-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 establishes a new designation for California colleges and universities that serve large numbers of Latino students, requiring them to meet enrollment thresholds and submit detailed plans to improve graduation and equity outcomes. A governing board and the CSU Chancellor’s office will manage applications, award five‑year designations, and oversee renewals. The measure aims to strengthen support for Latino learners and protect related federal funding.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 59. Noes 14. Page 6395.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 24, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Higher Education Committee Hearing
  Higher Education · Jun 23, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations
  Senate Appropriations Committee · Apr 20, 2026

History

1. Jun 4, 2026Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
2. May 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 31. Noes 7.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 27, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (May 14).
6. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
7. Apr 20, 2026April 20 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
8. Apr 14, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
9. Apr 10, 2026Set for hearing April 20.
10. Apr 8, 2026Withdrawn from committee.
11. Apr 8, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
12. Apr 8, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on G.O. (Ayes 5. Noes 1. Page 3791.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on G.O.

The 12 most recent of 17 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Eloise Reyes (D) · sponsor
• Fong
• Reyes

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