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This bill establishes a "Designation of California Hispanic-Serving Institutions" program to recognize and support California colleges and universities that excel in providing academic resources to Latino students. The program will be managed by the office of the Chancellor of the California State University, which will develop application processes and handle initial and renewal applications for the designation. A governing board, composed of eight members including state officials and designees from higher education segments and the California Latino Legislative Caucus, will review these applications and award the designation, which will be valid for five years. To be eligible, institutions must have at least 25 percent of their graduating students identify as Latino and demonstrate a commitment to improving Latino student retention, timely degree completion, and graduation rates through a strategic plan that includes outreach, support services, and resource allocation. The bill also emphasizes the historical context of educational disparities faced by Latino students and the critical role Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) play in social mobility and workforce development in California, noting that this program will only become operative if the Legislature appropriates funds for its implementation.

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