Bill > AB1641

This bill expands California’s official definition of public higher education—which traditionally includes the California Community Colleges, the California State University, and the University of California—to formally include tribal colleges and universities that are located within the state and operated by an Indian tribal government, with that term defined by federal tax law under Section 7701(a)(40) of Title 26 of the United States Code. This change integrates these tribal institutions into the state's broader postsecondary education framework outlined in the Donahoe Higher Education Act, ensuring they are recognized alongside the state's other public higher education segments.