Bill > AB90

This bill requires both California Community Colleges and California State University campuses to establish overnight parking programs for students experiencing housing insecurity, allowing eligible students to safely park and sleep in their vehicles on campus. For community colleges, each district's governing board must adopt a plan by September 1, 2026, that includes designating at least 50 parking spots, developing an application process, establishing safety monitoring procedures, and providing access to bathroom and shower facilities. Similarly, for California State University campuses, the Chancellor must develop a policy for each campus offering at least 10 overnight parking spots, with the Board of Trustees voting to adopt the policy. The programs are intended to be temporary solutions, with basic needs coordinators prioritizing finding sustainable housing alternatives for participating students within three weeks. Both systems must track and report detailed information about program usage, including participants' socioeconomic and demographic backgrounds, and campuses are granted limited civil liability protection for good-faith efforts in implementing these programs. The bill acknowledges that these overnight parking programs are not permanent housing solutions but rather emergency measures to support students facing housing challenges, with a goal of helping students maintain their educational enrollment while securing more stable housing options.

Budget and Finance, Education

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