Bill > AB335

This bill establishes the Designation of California Black-Serving Institutions Grant Program, a competitive grant initiative designed to support underserved students, particularly Black and African American students, in California's higher education system. The program will provide base grants of $250,000 and potential supplemental grants up to $500,000 to colleges and universities that have already received the Designation of California Black-Serving Institution. Grant recipients must use the funds to develop or expand academic resources and student support services, which may include learning communities, advising, mental health counseling, career development, tutoring, ethnic studies courses, and leadership programs. The California State University Statewide Central Office for the Advancement of Black Excellence will serve as the managing entity, responsible for developing application processes, processing applications, and allocating funds. The bill creates a dedicated grant program fund in the State Treasury and appropriates $75 million from the General Fund, with $25 million allocated to California State University campuses and $50 million to community college districts. Grant recipients must provide detailed annual reports on their use of funds and the impact on underserved students, including metrics like degree completion and transfer rates. The program aims to enhance academic support and success for historically underserved student populations.

Budget and Finance, Education

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