Bill > AB537

This bill modifies the California College Promise program by lowering the minimum unit requirement for students from 12 to 9 semester units to be eligible for fee waivers, while maintaining the two-year eligibility period. The bill requires community colleges to provide initial recipients with a written notification explaining the two-year fee waiver limitation, including details about unit completion expectations for degree or certificate programs and information about other financial aid opportunities after the fee waiver period expires. Additionally, the bill prohibits community colleges and districts from referring to any other student financial aid funding or program as the "California College Promise" and maintains existing requirements for colleges to partner with local educational agencies, use evidence-based assessment practices, maximize student access to financial aid, and support student basic needs. The bill also preserves existing provisions for students in special circumstances, such as military service members who are called to active duty, allowing them to pause and resume their eligibility without penalty. The legislation aims to provide more flexible access to fee waivers while ensuring students are fully informed about the program's terms and limitations.

Budget and Finance, Education

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