Bill > AB695

This bill, known as the California Community Colleges Access and Continuity for Deported Students Act, provides support for community college students who are deported or leave the United States due to immigration enforcement actions or threats. The bill allows deported students to continue their education through online programs without paying nonresident tuition, provided they meet specific conditions. Eligible students must have been enrolled in a California community college without nonresident tuition at the time of departure, provide an attestation about their departure, and reenroll in an online education program within three years of leaving the United States. The exemption from nonresident tuition continues until the student completes an associate degree, certificate, or transfer-related coursework. If the student later returns and resumes in-person education, they can retain their residency status, remain exempt from nonresident tuition, and apply for financial aid. The bill is temporary, running until January 1, 2030, and aims to support students' educational continuity, reduce disruptions caused by deportation, and maintain California's commitment to educational equity and accessibility for students facing immigration challenges.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB695