Seymour-Campbell Student Success Act of 2012: Free Application for Federal Student Aid and California Dream Act application.

Summary

Starting in the 2026‑27 school year, community colleges must give all students information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act form. By 2027‑28 they must confirm that each student has submitted one of those applications unless the student opts out or is exempted. The bill also directs the Student Aid Commission to create model opt‑out forms and privacy policies.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 865.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 23, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 5, 2025
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Apr 23, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. May 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
3. May 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
4. May 5, 2025May 5 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
5. Apr 25, 2025Set for hearing May 5.
6. Apr 23, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 865.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 10, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on ED.
8. Apr 4, 2025Set for hearing April 23.
9. Apr 2, 2025Re-referred to Com. on ED.
10. Mar 24, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
11. Feb 19, 2025Referred to Com. on RLS.
12. Feb 11, 2025From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 13.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Reyes · sponsor

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