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CA ACR40

CA ACR40
Student financial aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data.


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Introduced
02/21/2025
In Committee
06/11/2025
Crossed Over
06/03/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This measure would state, among other things, the Legislature and the State of California’s commitment to protecting, to the fullest extent of the law, all the data and information provided by students and their families to California’s postsecondary education.

AI Summary

This resolution addresses concerns about student financial aid and immigration status, focusing on protecting students' data and ensuring educational access. The resolution acknowledges that many California students and families are hesitant to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due to fears of potential immigration enforcement, which has led to a significant decline in financial aid applications. The Legislature commits to maximizing state resources to ensure all students can access financial aid and pursue higher education, regardless of their or their parents' immigration status. The resolution denounces deportation plans that could disrupt students' education and affirms California's commitment to protecting, to the fullest extent of the law, all personal data and information provided by students and families to postsecondary educational institutions. This stems from California's recognition of education as paramount for individual and community betterment, and its stance of protecting undocumented students from fear and discrimination in educational settings.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (66)

Mike Fong (D)* Celeste Rodriguez (D)* Dawn Addis (D),  Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),  Patrick Ahrens (D),  David Alvarez (D),  Joaquin Arambula (D),  Anamarie Avila Farias (D),  Jasmeet Bains (D),  Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),  Steve Bennett (D),  Marc Berman (D),  Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),  Mia Bonta (D),  Isaac Bryan (D),  Lisa Calderon (D),  Jessica Caloza (D),  Juan Carrillo (D),  Sabrina Cervantes (D),  Damon Connolly (D),  Laurie Davies (R),  María Elena Durazo (D),  Sade Elhawary (D),  Jesse Gabriel (D),  Robert Garcia (D),  Mike Gipson (D),  Lena Gonzalez (D),  Mark González (D),  Tim Grayson (D),  Matt Haney (D),  John Harabedian (D),  Gregg Hart (D),  Jacqui Irwin (D),  Corey Jackson (D),  Ash Kalra (D),  Maggy Krell (D),  Alex Lee (D),  Josh Lowenthal (D),  Tina McKinnor (D),  Al Muratsuchi (D),  Stephanie Nguyen (D),  Liz Ortega (D),  Blanca Pacheco (D),  Diane Papan (D),  Darshana Patel (D),  Gail Pellerin (D),  Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),  Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),  James Ramos (D),  Rhodesia Ransom (D),  Robert Rivas (D),  Michelle Rodriguez (D),  Chris Rogers (D),  Blanca Rubio (D),  Susan Rubio (D),  Pilar Schiavo (D),  Nick Schultz (D),  LaShae Sharp-Collins (D),  Jose Solache (D),  Esmeralda Soria (D),  Catherine Stefani (D),  Avelino Valencia (D),  Chris Ward (D),  Buffy Wicks (D),  Lori Wilson (D),  Rick Zbur (D), 

Last Action

Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Grayson. (on 09/13/2025)

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