Bill > AB123

This bill is a comprehensive higher education budget trailer bill that makes numerous changes and appropriations to California's postsecondary education system. The bill covers a wide range of provisions, including establishing the California Career Passport Program, which will create a digital tool for students to showcase their academic and skills-based achievements; extending and modifying the Golden State Teacher Grant Program; providing various grants and financial support for community college students; and implementing new initiatives to support student success. Key provisions include appropriating $25 million to develop the Career Passport Program, allocating $60 million for a Student Support Block Grant to help students with basic needs, providing $20 million in emergency financial assistance grants, and supporting Dreamer Resource Liaisons with $15 million. The bill also adjusts apportionment payments for community college districts, expands support for justice-involved students, and creates new programs to enhance financial aid outreach and prior learning credit. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to various existing education programs and funding mechanisms, with a focus on improving student access, retention, and success across California's public higher education system.

Budget and Finance

Budget (Assembly)

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