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This bill establishes a new designation for "California Hispanic-Serving Institutions" (HSIs) to recognize colleges and universities within the University of California, California State University, California Community Colleges, and independent institutions of higher education that excel in providing academic resources to Latino students. A governing board, composed of eight members including the Lieutenant Governor, legislative appointees, and designees from higher education segments and the California Latino Legislative Caucus, will be responsible for approving these designations. An unspecified "managing entity" will develop application processes, accept and process applications, and present them to the governing board for a decision. To qualify for this designation, an institution must have at least 25 percent of its graduating students identify as Latino and submit an application detailing its commitment to Latino student success, including specific academic and equity goals, a strategic plan for outreach and support services, and data on retention, graduation rates, and transfer rates for Latino students. Both initial and renewal designations will be valid for five years, with renewal applications requiring demonstration of progress towards previously set goals and updated strategic plans.

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