Bill > AB1899

This bill aims to provide postsecondary education benefits to victims of serious crimes, including trafficking and domestic violence, who have been granted specific immigration statuses in the United States, referred to by federal code sections like 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1101(a)(15)(U). Specifically, it proposes to exempt these students from paying nonresident tuition at the California State University and California Community Colleges, and to waive fees at community colleges, placing them on equal footing with refugees admitted to the U.S. under Section 1157 of Title 8 of the United States Code. Additionally, the bill would make these students eligible for all student financial aid programs and scholarships administered by public postsecondary institutions or the State of California, mirroring the benefits available to refugees. The University of California is also requested to adopt similar policies to ensure consistency across the state's higher education systems.