AB 2766: Student Aid Commission.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2016-08-31
Existing law establishes the Student Aid Commission as the primary state agency for the administration of state-authorized student financial aid programs available to students attending all segments of postsecondary education. Existing law requires the commission to include 2 members, appointed by the Governor, who are students enrolled in a California postsecondary educational institution.
This bill would instead require the commission to include 4 student members, one from each of the following: the University of California, the California State University, the California Community Colleges, and a California private postsecondary educational institution. The bill would make conforming and nonsubstantive changes.
This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 69511 of the Education Code proposed by AB 2154 that would become operative if this bill and AB 2154 are both enacted and this bill is enacted last.
Existing law establishes the Student Aid Commission as the primary state agency for the administration of state-authorized student financial aid programs available to students attending all segments of postsecondary education. Existing law requires the commission to include 2 members, appointed by the Governor, wh who are students enrolled in a California postsecondary educational institution.
This bill would instead require the commission to include 4 student members, one from each of the following: the University of California, the California State University, the California Community Colleges, and a California private postsecondary educational institution. The bill would make conforming and nonsubstantive changes.
This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 69511 of the Education Code proposed by AB 2154 that would become operative if this bill and AB 2154 are both enacted and this bill is enacted last.
Existing law establishes the Student Aid Commission as the primary state agency for the administration of state-authorized student financial aid programs available to students attending all segments of postsecondary education. Existing law requires the commission to include 2 members, appointed by the Governor, wh are students enrolled in a California postsecondary educational institution.
This bill would instead require the commission to include 4 student members, one from each of the following: the University of California, the California State University, the California Community Colleges, and a California private postsecondary educational institution.
The Student Aid Commission shall be composed of the following 17 members:
(a)One representative from public, proprietary, or nonprofit postsecondary schools located in California.
(b)One representative from a California independent college or university.
(c)One representative each from the University of California, the California State University, and the California Community Colleges.
(d)(1)Four student members, one from each of the following postsecondary educational institutions:
(A)The University of California.
(B)The California State University.
(C)The California Community Colleges.
(D)A California private postsecondary educational institution.
(2)A student member described in paragraph (1) shall be enrolled in the postsecondary educational institution at the time of appointment, and shall be enrolled in that institution for the duration of the term. A student member who graduates from an institution with no more than six months of his or her term remaining shall be permitted to serve for the remainder of the term.
(e)Three public members.
(f)One representative from a California secondary school.
(g)Two representatives appointed by the Senate Rules Committee.
(h)Two representatives appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
SEC. 2.Section 69511 of the Education Code is amended to read:69511.(a)Except as provided in subdivision (b), each member of the commission shall have a four-year term; provided, that members appointed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 69510 shall have terms of two academic years.
(b)The term of one member appointed pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 69510 and the term of one member appointed pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 69510, effective January 1, 1991, shall be for five years. Each subsequent term for members appointed pursuant to this subdivision shall be for four years.
(c)Appointment to the commission of members appointed pursuant to subdivisions (a) to (f), inclusive, of Section 69510 shall be made by the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(d)Any vacancy shall be filled by the appointment of a person who will have the same status as the predecessor of the appointee. The appointee shall hold office only for the balance of the unexpired term.
(e)Each member of the commission shall receive a stipend of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day in which he or she attends any meeting of the commission or any meeting of any committee or subcommittee of the commission, of which committee or subcommittee he or she is a member, and which committee or subcommittee meeting is conducted for the purpose of carrying out the powers and duties of the commission. In addition, each member shall receive his or her actual and necessary traveling expenses incurred in the course of his or her duties.
(f)(1)If an act of Congress establishes a program of scholarships or grants for undergraduate students and permits administration of the program within a state by a state agency, the Student Aid Commission, as established by Section 69510, shall administer the act within the state if the Governor and the Student Aid Commission, by a majority vote of its entire membership, determine that the participation by the state in the federal scholarship or grant program under the act would not interfere with or jeopardize the continuation of the scholarship program established under Chapter 1.7 (commencing with Section 69430) of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3.
(2)The commission shall constitute the state commission on federal scholarships or grants and is hereby empowered to formulate a plan for development and administration of any federal scholarship or grant program within the state.
(3)Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the commission is hereby vested with all necessary power and authority to cooperate with the government of the United States, or any agency or agencies thereof, in the administration of any act of Congress establishing a scholarship or grant program and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder.
(4)Before adopting a state plan, the commission, acting as the state commission on federal scholarships or grants, shall hold public hearings as provided in the California Administrative Procedure Act.
SEC. 2.5.Section 69511 of the Education Code is amended to read:69511.(a)(1)Except as provided in subdivision (b), each member of the commission, other than a student member, shall have a four-year term.
(2)(A)A student member appointed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 69510 shall have a term of two academic years.
(B)Upon expiration of the student members two-year term, if the Governor has not appointed a successor, the student member may remain in office for one additional year or until the Governor appoints a successor, whichever occurs first. The requirements of subdivision (d) of Section 69510 do not apply to a student in the additional year under this paragraph.
(C)The commission shall notify the appropriate student organization for each segment, as described in Section 69511.5, of a pending student member vacancy no less than three months before the expiration of the term, and of the appropriate student organizations opportunity to submit a list of nominees pursuant to Section 69511.5.
(b)The term of one member appointed pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 69510 and the term of one member appointed pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 69510, effective January 1, 1991, shall be for five years. Each subsequent term for members appointed pursuant to this subdivision shall be for four years.
(c)Appointment to the commission of members appointed pursuant to subdivisions (a) to (f), inclusive, of Section 69510 shall be made by the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(d)Any vacancy shall be filled by the appointment of a person who will have the same status as the predecessor of the appointee. The appointee shall hold office only for the balance of the unexpired term.
(e)(1)Each member of the commission shall receive a stipend of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day in which he or she attends any meeting of the commission or any meeting of any committee or subcommittee of the commission, of which committee or subcommittee he or she is a member, and which committee or subcommittee meeting is conducted for the purpose of carrying out the powers and duties of the commission. In addition, each member shall receive his or her actual and necessary traveling expenses incurred in the course of his or her duties.
(2)In addition, if a student member who attends a qualifying institution, as defined in Section 69432.7, is not the recipient of a Cal Grant award, the qualifying institution, as a condition of participation in the Cal Grant program, shall waive the student members tuition, up to the maximum award amount for that institution, for the duration of the student members term of office.
(f)(1)If an act of Congress establishes a program of scholarships or grants for undergraduate students and permits administration of the program within a state by a state agency, the Student Aid Commission, as established by Section 69510, shall administer the act within the state if the Governor and the Student Aid Commission, by a majority vote of its entire membership, determine that the participation by the state in the federal scholarship or grant program under the act would not interfere with or jeopardize the continuation of the scholarship program established under Chapter 1.7 (commencing with Section 69430) of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3.
(2)The commission shall constitute the state commission on federal scholarships or grants and is hereby empowered to formulate a plan for development and administration of any federal scholarship or grant program within the state.
(3)Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the commission is hereby vested with all necessary power and authority to cooperate with the government of the United States, or any agency or agencies thereof, in the administration of any act of Congress establishing a scholarship or grant program and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder.
(4)Before adopting a state plan, the commission, acting as the state commission on federal scholarships or grants, shall hold public hearings as provided in the California Administrative Procedure Act.
SEC. 3.Section 69511.5 of the Education Code is amended to read:69511.5.(a)Notwithstanding Section 69511, the Governor shall appoint each student member of the Student Aid Commission pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 69510 from the persons nominated in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (b).
(b)For each student member of the commission, the appropriate student organization may submit a list of nominees. The list shall specify not less than three and not more than five nominees. The appropriate student organization for each segment shall be a composite group of at least five representative student government associations, as determined by the commission.
(c)Participating student organizations designated in subdivision (b) shall inform students within their respective segment of pending student vacancies on the commission.
(d)The person appointed as a student member of the commission pursuant to this section shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate as required in subdivision (c) of Section 69511.
SEC. 4.Section 2.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 69511 of the Education Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 2154. It shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2017, (2) each bill amends Section 69511 of the Education Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 2154, in which case Section 2 of this bill shall not become operative.
The Student Aid Commission shall be composed of the following 17 members:
(a)One representative from public, proprietary, or nonprofit postsecondary schools located in California.
(b)One representative from a California independent college or university.
(c)One representative each from the University of California, the California State University, and the California Community Colleges.
(d)(1)Four student members, one from each of the following postsecondary educational institutions:
(A)The University of California.
(B)The California State University.
(C)The California Community Colleges.
(D)A California private postsecondary educational institution.
(2)A student member described in to paragraph (1) shall be enrolled in the postsecondary educational institution at the time of appointment, and shall be enrolled in that institution for the duration of the term. A student member who graduates from an institution with no more than six months of his or her term remaining shall be permitted to serve for the remainder of the term.
(e)Three public members.
(f)One representative from a California secondary school.
(g)Two representatives appointed by the Senate Rules Committee.
(h)Two representatives appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
SEC. 2.Section 69511 of the Education Code is amended to read:69511.(a)Except as provided in subdivision (b), each member of the commission shall have a four-year term; provided, that members appointed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 69510 shall have terms of two academic years.
(b)The term of one member appointed pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 69510 and the term of one member appointed pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 69510, effective January 1, 1991, shall be for five years. Each subsequent term for members appointed pursuant to this subdivision shall be for four years.
(c)At no time shall both student representatives be enrolled in the same segment of postsecondary education in California. For purposes of this subdivision, each postsecondary education program listed in subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of Section 69510 is a segment of postsecondary education in California.
(d)
(c)Appointment to the commission of members appointed pursuant to subdivisions (a) to (f), inclusive, of Section 69510 shall be made by the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(e)
(d)Any vacancy shall be filled by the appointment of a person who will have the same status as the predecessor of the appointee. The appointee shall hold office only for the balance of the unexpired term.
(f)
(e)Each member of the commission shall receive a stipend of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day in which he or she attends any meeting of the commission or any meeting of any committee or subcommittee of the commission, of which committee or subcommittee he or she is a member, and which committee or subcommittee meeting is conducted for the purpose of carrying out the powers and duties of the commission. In addition, each member shall receive his or her actual and necessary traveling expenses incurred in the course of his or her duties.
(g)
(f)(1)If an act of Congress establishes a program of scholarships or grants for undergraduate students and permits administration of the program within a state by a state agency, the Student Aid Commission, as established by Section 69510, shall administer the act within the state if the Governor and the Student Aid Commission, by a majority vote of its entire membership, determine that the participation by the state in the federal scholarship or grant program under the act would not interfere with or jeopardize the continuation of the scholarship program established under Chapter 1.7 (commencing with Section 69430) of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3.
The
(2)The commission shall constitute the state commission on federal scholarships or grants and is hereby empowered to formulate a plan for development and administration of any such federal scholarship or grant program within the state.
Subject
(3)Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the commission is hereby vested with all necessary power and authority to cooperate with the government of the United States, or any agency or agencies thereof, in the administration of any act of Congress establishing a scholarship or grant program and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder.
Before
(4)Before adopting a state plan, the Student Aid Commission, commission, acting as the state commission on federal scholarships or grants, shall hold public hearings as provided in the California Administrative Procedure Act.
SEC. 2.5.Section 69511 of the Education Code is amended to read:69511.(a)(1)Except as provided in subdivision (b), each member of the commission commission, other than a student member, shall have a four-year term; provided, that members appointed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 69510 shall have terms of two academic years. term.
(2)(A)A student member appointed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 69510 shall have a term of two academic years.
(B)Upon expiration of the student members two-year term, if the Governor has not appointed a successor, the student member may remain in office for one additional year or until the Governor appoints a successor, whichever occurs first. The requirements of subdivision (d) of Section 69510 do not apply to a student in the additional year under this paragraph.
(C)The commission shall notify the appropriate student organization for each segment, as described in Section 69511.5, of a pending student member vacancy no less than three months before the expiration of the term, and of the appropriate student organizations opportunity to submit a list of nominees pursuant to Section 69511.5.
(b)The term of one member appointed pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 69510 and the term of one member appointed pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 69510, effective January 1, 1991, shall be for five years. Each subsequent term for members appointed pursuant to this subdivision shall be for four years.
(c)At no time shall both student representatives be enrolled in the same segment of postsecondary education in California. For purposes of this subdivision, each postsecondary education program listed in subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of Section 69510 is a segment of postsecondary education in California.
(d)
(c)Appointment to the commission of members appointed pursuant to subdivisions (a) to (f), inclusive, of Section 69510 shall be made by the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(e)
(d)Any vacancy shall be filled by the appointment of a person who will have the same status as the predecessor of the appointee. The appointee shall hold office only for the balance of the unexpired term.
(f)
(e)(1)Each member of the commission shall receive a stipend of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day in which he or she attends any meeting of the commission or any meeting of any committee or subcommittee of the commission, of which committee or subcommittee he or she is a member, and which committee or subcommittee meeting is conducted for the purpose of carrying out the powers and duties of the commission. In addition, each member shall receive his or her actual and necessary traveling expenses incurred in the course of his or her duties.
(2)In addition, if a student member who attends a qualifying institution, as defined in Section 69432.7, is not the recipient of a Cal Grant award, the qualifying institution, as a condition of participation in the Cal Grant program, shall waive the student members tuition, up to the maximum award amount for that institution, for the duration of the student members term of office.
(g)
(f)(1)If an act of Congress establishes a program of scholarships or grants for undergraduate students and permits administration of the program within a state by a state agency, the Student Aid Commission, as established by Section 69510, shall administer the act within the state if the Governor and the Student Aid Commission, by a majority vote of its entire membership, determine that the participation by the state in the federal scholarship or grant program under the act would not interfere with or jeopardize the continuation of the scholarship program established under Chapter 1.7 (commencing with Section 69430) of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3.
The
(2)The commission shall constitute the state commission on federal scholarships or grants and is hereby empowered to formulate a plan for development and administration of any such federal scholarship or grant program within the state.
Subject
(3)Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the commission is hereby vested with all necessary power and authority to cooperate with the government of the United States, or any agency or agencies thereof, in the administration of any act of Congress establishing a scholarship or grant program and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder.
Before
(4)Before adopting a state plan, the Student Aid Commission, commission, acting as the state commission on federal scholarships or grants, shall hold public hearings as provided in the California Administrative Procedure Act.
SEC. 3.Section 69511.5 of the Education Code is amended to read:69511.5.(a)Notwithstanding Section 69511, the Governor shall appoint each student member of the Student Aid Commission pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 69510 from the persons nominated in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (b).
(b)For each student member of the commission, the appropriate student organization may submit a list of nominees. The list shall specify not less than three and not more than five nominees. The appropriate student organization for each segment shall be a composite group of at least five representative student government associations, as determined by the commission.
(c)The student member appointed to the commission shall not be enrolled in the same segment as the outgoing student member or in the same segment of the other sitting student member.
(d)
(c)Participating student organizations designated in subdivision (b) shall inform students within their respective segment of pending student vacancies on the commission.
(e)
(d)The person appointed as a student member of the Student Aid Commission commission pursuant to this section shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate as required in subdivision (d) (c) of Section 69511.
SEC. 4.Section 2.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 69511 of the Education Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 2154. It shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2017, (2) each bill amends Section 69511 of the Education Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 2154, in which case Section 2 of this bill shall not become operative.
The Student Aid Commission shall be composed of the following 15 17 members:
(a)One representative from public, proprietary, or nonprofit postsecondary schools located in California.
(b)One representative from a California independent college or university.
(c)One representative each from the University of California, the California State University, and the California Community Colleges.
(d)Two members each of whom shall be a student enrolled in a California
(d)(1)Four student members, one from each of the following postsecondary educational institutions:
(A)The University of California.
(B)The California State University.
(C)The California Community Colleges.
(D)A California private postsecondary educational institution.
(2)A student member described in to paragraph (1) shall be enrolled in the postsecondary educational institution at the time of appointment, and shall be enrolled in a California postsecondary educational institution that institution for the duration of the term. A student member who graduates from an institution with no more than six months of his or her term remaining shall be permitted to serve for the remainder of the term.
(e)Three public members.
(f)One representative from a California secondary school.
(g)Two representatives appointed by the Senate Rules Committee.
(h)Two representatives appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
|
Date
|
Status
|
|---|---|
| May 19, 2016 | Referred to Com. on ED. |
| Sep 9, 2016 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2:30 p.m. |
| Aug 30, 2016 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 80. Noes 0. Page 6459.). |
| Aug 30, 2016 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Aug 26, 2016 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. May be considered on or after August 28 pursuant to Assembly Rule 77. |
| Aug 24, 2016 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 5343.). |
| Aug 24, 2016 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Aug 18, 2016 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug 17, 2016 | Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading. |
| Jun 21, 2016 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Jun 20, 2016 | From committee: Be placed on second reading file pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8. |
| Jun 8, 2016 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Introduced. To print. |
| May 12, 2016 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.) |
| May 12, 2016 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 4789.) |
| May 12, 2016 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. |
| May 12, 2016 | In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. |
| May 5, 2016 | Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar. |
| May 4, 2016 | From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 20. Noes 0.) (May 4). |
| Apr 20, 2016 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (April 19). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Mar 10, 2016 | Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED. |
| Feb 22, 2016 | Read first time. |
| Feb 21, 2016 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 22. |
|
Date
|
Description
|
Location
|
Votes
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2016 | AB 2766 LOPEZ Concurrence in Senate Amendments | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
|
| Aug 24, 2016 | Assembly 3rd Reading AB2766 Lopez By Glazer | Senate Floor |
Passed |
|
| Jun 8, 2016 | Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | Senate Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
|
| May 12, 2016 | AB 2766 LOPEZ Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
|
| May 4, 2016 | Do pass. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations |
Passed |
|
| Apr 19, 2016 | Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
|
Organization
|
Position
|
Date
|
|---|---|---|
| Associated Student Organization of Los Angeles City College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Associated Student Organization of Los Angeles Harbor College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Associated Student Organization of Los Angeles Southwest College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Associated Student Organization of Mission College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Associated Student Organization of West Los Angeles College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Associated Student Union of Butte College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Associated Student Union of East Los Angeles College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Associated Students of College of the Redwoods | ** Support | Jun 8, 2016 |
| Associated Students of College of the Siskiyous | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Associated Students of De Anza College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Associated Students of El Camino College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Associated Students of Feather River College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Associated Students of Glendale Community College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Associated Students of Las Positas College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Associated Students of Lassen College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Associated Students of Pasadena City College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Associated Students of Santa Barbara College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Associated Students of Santa Monica College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Associated Students of Shasta College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| California Community College Association of Student Trustees | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| California Immigrant Policy Center | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| California Plastics Recycling Coalition | * Support | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Faculty Association Of California Community Colleges | * Support | Jun 8, 2016 |
| Madif | * Support | Jun 8, 2016 |
| Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region I | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region IV | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region V | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region VI | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region VII | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region VIII | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Student Senate for California Community Colleges. | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Student Senate of Cabrillo College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Student Senate of Chabot College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Student Senate of Evergreen Valley College | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
| u None received. | ** Against | Jun 8, 2016 |
| Yuba Community College District | ** Support | Aug 24, 2016 |
GOVERNOR'S VETO
GV Bill Id:AB 2766
Author:(Lopez)
As Enrolled Ver:September 9, 2016
2/3 vote
ASSEMBLY: | 78-0 | (May 12, 2016) | SENATE: | 39-0 | (August 24, 2016) |
ASSEMBLY: | 80-0 | (August 30, 2016) |
|
|
|
Original Committee Reference: HIGHER ED.
SUMMARY: Expands the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) from two to four student members and requires that the University of California, California State University, California Community Colleges, and California private postsecondary educational institutions each have a student representative on the commission.
The Senate amendments incorporate amendments proposed by both this bill and AB 2154 (Medina) of the current legislative session to address conflicts in the case that both bills are enacted.
EXISTING LAW: Establishes CSAC, composed of 15 members, to administer California's student financial aid programs. Designates two student members, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, required to be enrolled in postsecondary educational institutions for the duration of the two year terms; a graduating student may serve for six months beyond graduation. The two students may not be enrolled in the same segment of higher education. The segments of higher education are designated as the University of California (UC), the California State University (CSU), the California Community Colleges (CCC), independent institutions (non-profit), and for-profit institutions. CSAC is responsible for determining the appropriate student organization for each segment, and each student organization is required to inform students within their respective segment of pending CSAC student member vacancies and each student organization is authorized to submit a list of three to five nominees for membership. A student member appointed to CSAC may not be in the same segment of the outgoing or the other sitting student member.
FISCAL EFFECT: According to the Senate Appropriations Committee, pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8, this bill has negligible fiscal impact.
COMMENTS: Purpose of this bill. According to the author, the student makeup of the CSAC board creates an unequal voice for the two student groups that are not appointed during that term. This leaves two of the four student groups without having a counted vote to make important decisions that are before the board. This bill will create equal student representation for all college systems in California by expanding the CSAC board to two additional members. This bill will ensure that the diverse perspectives from the different student bodies are able to be heard and given a full vote regarding matters that are before the board. This bill will provide an equitable student voice in matters that deeply affect students across California.
Related legislation. AB 2154 (Medina), Chapter 457, Statutes of 2016, provides that upon expiration of a student member of CSAC's two year term, if the Governor has not appointed a successor, the student member may remain in office for one additional year or until the Governor appoints a successor, whichever occurs first. Additionally, AB 2154 provides that, in addition to the $100 daily stipend for attending meetings, for a student member who attends a qualifying institution and is not the recipient of a Cal Grant award, the qualifying institution shall waive the student member's tuition, up to the maximum award amount for that institution, for the duration of the student member's term of office.
I am returning Assembly Bill 2766 without my signature.
This bill adds two additional student members to the California Student Aid Commission, bringing the total student membership to four, and the total commission membership to 17.
The current participation of the two student members should be sufficient to advancing the interests of students and protecting the public interest.
Analysis Prepared by: Laura Metune / HIGHER ED. / (916) 319-3960 FN: 0005065
CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS
CSA1 Bill Id:AB 2766
Author:(Lopez)
As Amended Ver:August 17, 2016
Majority vote
ASSEMBLY: | 78-0 | (May 12, 2016) | SENATE: | 39-0 | (August 24, 2016) |
Original Committee Reference: HIGHER ED.
SUMMARY: Expands the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) from two to four student members and requires that the University of California, California State University, California Community Colleges, and California private postsecondary educational institutions each have a student representative on the commission.
The Senate amendments incorporate amendments proposed by both this bill and AB 2154 (Medina) of the current legislative session to address conflicts in the case that both bills are enacted.
EXISTING LAW: Establishes CSAC, composed of 15 members, to administer California's student financial aid programs. Designates two student members, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, required to be enrolled in postsecondary educational institutions for the duration of the two year terms; a graduating student may serve for six months beyond graduation. The two students may not be enrolled in the same segment of higher education. The segments of higher education are designated as the University of California (UC), the California State University (CSU), the California Community Colleges (CCC), independent institutions (non-profit), and for-profit institutions. CSAC is responsible for determining the appropriate student organization for each segment, and each student organization is required to inform students within their respective segment of pending CSAC student member vacancies and each student organization is authorized to submit a list of three to five nominees for membership. A student member appointed to CSAC may not be in the same segment of the outgoing or the other sitting student member.
FISCAL EFFECT: According to the Senate Appropriations Committee, pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8, this bill has negligible fiscal impact.
COMMENTS: Purpose of this bill. According to the author, the student makeup of the CSAC board creates an unequal voice for the two student groups that are not appointed during that term. This leaves two of the four student groups without having a counted vote to make important decisions that are before the board. This bill will create equal student representation for all college systems in California by expanding the CSAC board to two additional members. This bill will ensure that the diverse perspectives from the different student bodies are able to be heard and given a full vote regarding matters that are before the board. This bill will provide an equitable student voice in matters that deeply affect students across California.
Related legislation. AB 2154 (Medina) provides that upon expiration of a student member of CSAC's two year term, if the Governor has not appointed a successor, the student member may remain in office for one additional year or until the Governor appoints a successor, whichever occurs first. Additionally, AB 2154 provides that, in addition to the $100 daily stipend for attending meetings, for a student member who attends a qualifying institution and is not the recipient of a Cal Grant award, the qualifying institution shall waive the student member's tuition, up to the maximum award amount for that institution, for the duration of the student member's term of office.
Analysis Prepared by: Laura Metune / HIGHER ED. / (916) 319-3960 FN: 0004560
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | AB |
THIRD READING
Bill No: AB 2766
: in Senate
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: 9-0, 6/8/16
AYES: Liu, Block, Hancock, Huff, Leyva, Mendoza, Monning, Pan, Vidak
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 78-0, 5/12/16 (Consent) - See last page for vote
DIGEST: This bill expands the California Student Aid Commission (Commission) to include two additional student members.
Senate Floor Amendments of 8/17/16 include double-jointing provisions to avoid chaptering problems with AB 2154 (Medina).
Existing law:
- Establishes the Commission to administer California's student financial aid programs. The composition of the Commission includes:
- 11 members Governor appointees confirmed by the Senate:
- Three representatives from the general public.
- One representative from a California secondary school.
- Two student representatives each of whom must be enrolled in a California postsecondary educational institution.
- One representative from the University of California (UC).
- One representative from the California State University (CSU).
- One representative from the California Community Colleges (CCC).
- One representative from a California independent college or university.
- One representative from a public, proprietary, or nonprofit postsecondary school located in California.
- Two representatives appointed by the Senate Rules Committee.
- Two representatives appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. (Education Code § 69510)
- 11 members Governor appointees confirmed by the Senate:
- Provides that student members appointed to the Commission:
- Be enrolled in postsecondary educational institutions for the duration of the two year terms.
- May serve for six months beyond graduation.
- May not be enrolled in the same segment of higher education. The segments of higher education are designated as the UC, the CSU, the CCC, independent institutions (non-profit), and for-profit institutions. (EC § 69511)
- Provides that the Commission is responsible for determining the appropriate student organization for each segment, and each student organization is required to inform students within their respective segment of pending Commission student member vacancies and each student organization is authorized to submit a list of three to five nominees for membership. A student member appointed to the Commission may not be in the same segment of the outgoing or the other sitting student member. (EC § 69511.5)
This bill expands the Commission to include two additional student members. Specifically, this bill:
- Provides that the Commission shall consist of four student members, one from each of the following postsecondary educational institutions:
- The UC;
- The CSU;
- The CCC; and
- California private postsecondary educational institution.
- Clarifies that the student member must be enrolled in that postsecondary educational institution at the time of appointment and during the duration of the term.
- Includes double-jointing provisions to avoid chaptering problems with AB 2154 (Medina).
Comments
- Need for the bill. The Commission is responsible for administering financial aid programs for students attending public and private postsecondary institutions. According to the author, each segment of higher education serves a distinct student population as such limiting membership on the commission to two students does not allow for equitable representation of the other student groups. The Student Senate for California Community Colleges asserts that, “the demographics of each of our systems is quite diverse from one another, which leaves a heavy burden for two individuals to represent over 3.5 million students from four unique, but interconnected systems, leading to key communities being disenfranchised in the process.”
- Appointment of student members. Existing law provides for two student commissioners from different higher education segments, nominated by the appropriate student association and appointed by the Governor to serve on the Commission for two year terms. The higher education segments are designated as the UC, the CSU, the CCC, independent institutions (non-profit), and for-profit institutions. The two student positions rotate among these four segments and representatives may not be enrolled in the same segment of the outgoing or the other sitting student member. Current law also requires that the two student representatives on the Commission be enrolled in his or her respective institution for the duration of their term.
Rather than rotating the two student positions among the four segments this bill seeks to establish four fixed seats thereby ensuring that each student population has a permanent voting member on the Commission.
Related Legislation
AB 2154 (Medina, 2016) authorizes a student commissioner to serve for an additional year after the expiration of their term if a successor has not been appointed, requires a qualifying institution to waive a student members’ tuition for the duration of their term in office if that student is not a Cal Grant recipient and further requires the Commission to notify the appropriate student organization of the opportunity to submit a list of nominees. AB 2154 is scheduled to be heard by the Senate Education Committee on June 8.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: Fiscal Com.: Local:
Associated Student Organization of Los Angeles City College
Associated Student Organization of Los Angeles Harbor College
Associated Student Organization of Los Angeles Southwest College
Associated Student Organization of Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Associated Student Organization of Mission College
Associated Student Organization of West Los Angeles College
Associated Student Union of Butte College
Associated Student Union of East Los Angeles College
Associated Student Union of Los Angeles Valley College
Associated Students of College of the Redwoods
Associated Students of College of the Siskiyous
Associated Students of De Anza College
Associated Students of El Camino College
Associated Students of Feather River College
Associated Students of Glendale Community College
Associated Students of Las Positas College
Associated Students of Lassen College
Associated Students of Pasadena City College
Associated Students of Santa Barbara College
Associated Students of Santa Monica College
Associated Students of Shasta College
California Community College Association of Student Trustees
California Immigrant Policy Center
Student Senate for California Community Colleges
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region I
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region IV
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region V
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region VI
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region VII
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region VIII
Student Senate of Cabrillo College
Student Senate of Chabot College
Student Senate of Evergreen Valley College
Yuba Community College District
OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/18/16)
None received
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 78-0, 5/12/16
AYES: Achadjian, Alejo, Travis Allen, Arambula, Atkins, Baker, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta, Brough, Brown, Calderon, Campos, Chang, Chau, Chávez, Chiu, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Dababneh, Dahle, Daly, Dodd, Eggman, Frazier, Beth Gaines, Gallagher, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Gatto, Gipson, Gomez, Gonzalez, Gordon, Gray, Grove, Hadley, Harper, Roger Hernández, Holden, Irwin, Jones, Kim, Lackey, Levine, Linder, Lopez, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Nazarian, Obernolte, O'Donnell, Olsen, Patterson, Quirk, Ridley-Thomas, Rodriguez, Salas, Santiago, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Wagner, Waldron, Weber, Wilk, Williams, Wood, Rendon
NO VOTE RECORDED: Burke, Jones-Sawyer
8/18/16 16:57:28
**** END ****
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | AB |
THIRD READING
Bill No: AB 2766
:
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: 9-0, 6/8/16
AYES: Liu, Block, Hancock, Huff, Leyva, Mendoza, Monning, Pan, Vidak
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 78-0, 5/12/16 (Consent) - See last page for vote
DIGEST: This bill expands the California Student Aid Commission (Commission) to include two additional student members.
Existing law:
- Establishes the Commission to administer California's student financial aid programs. The composition of the Commission includes:
- Eleven members Governor appointees confirmed by the Senate:
- Three representatives from the general public.
- One representative from a California secondary school.
- Two student representatives each of whom must be enrolled in a California postsecondary educational institution.
- One representative from the University of California (UC).
- One representative from the California State University (CSU).
- One representative from the California Community Colleges (CCC).
- One representative from a California independent college or university.
- One representative from a public, proprietary, or nonprofit postsecondary school located in California.
- Two representatives appointed by the Senate Rules Committee.
- Two representatives appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. (Education Code § 69510)
- Eleven members Governor appointees confirmed by the Senate:
- Provides that student members appointed to the Commission:
- Be enrolled in postsecondary educational institutions for the duration of the two year terms.
- May serve for six months beyond graduation.
- May not be enrolled in the same segment of higher education. The segments of higher education are designated as the UC, the CSU, the CCC, independent institutions (non-profit), and for-profit institutions. (EC § 69511)
- Provides that the Commission is responsible for determining the appropriate student organization for each segment, and each student organization is required to inform students within their respective segment of pending Commission student member vacancies and each student organization is authorized to submit a list of three to five nominees for membership. A student member appointed to the Commission may not be in the same segment of the outgoing or the other sitting student member. (EC § 69511.5)
This bill expands the Commission to include two additional student members. Specifically, this bill:
- Provides that the Commission shall consist of four student members, one from each of the following postsecondary educational institutions:
- The UC;
- The CSU;
- The CCC; and
- California private postsecondary educational institution.
- Clarifies that the student member must be enrolled in that postsecondary educational institution at the time of appointment and during the duration of the term.
Comments
- Need for the bill. The Commission is responsible for administering financial aid programs for students attending public and private postsecondary institutions. According to the author, each segment of higher education serves a distinct student population as such limiting membership on the commission to two students does not allow for equitable representation of the other student groups. The Student Senate for California Community Colleges asserts that, “the demographics of each of our systems is quite diverse from one another, which leaves a heavy burden for two individuals to represent over 3.5 million students from four unique, but interconnected systems, leading to key communities being disenfranchised in the process.”
- Appointment of student members. Existing law provides for two student commissioners from different higher education segments, nominated by the appropriate student association and appointed by the Governor to serve on the Commission for two year terms. The higher education segments are designated as the UC, the CSU, the CCC, independent institutions (non-profit), and for-profit institutions. The two student positions rotate among these four segments and representatives may not be enrolled in the same segment of the outgoing or the other sitting student member. Current law also requires that the two student representatives on the Commission be enrolled in his or her respective institution for the duration of their term.
Rather than rotating the two student positions among the four segments this bill seeks to establish four fixed seats thereby ensuring that each student population has a permanent voting member on the Commission.
Related Legislation
AB 2154 (Medina, 2016) authorizes a student commissioner to serve for an additional year after the expiration of their term if a successor has not been appointed, requires a qualifying institution to waive a student members’ tuition for the duration of their term in office if that student is not a Cal Grant recipient and further requires the Commission to notify the appropriate student organization of the opportunity to submit a list of nominees. AB 2154 is scheduled to be heard by the Senate Education Committee on June 8.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: Fiscal Com.: Local:
Associated Student Organization of Los Angeles City College
Associated Student Organization of Los Angeles Harbor College
Associated Student Organization of Los Angeles Southwest College
Associated Student Organization of Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Associated Student Organization of Mission College
Associated Student Organization of West Los Angeles College
Associated Student Union of Butte College
Associated Student Union of East Los Angeles College
Associated Student Union of Los Angeles Valley College
Associated Students of College of the Redwoods
Associated Students of College of the Siskiyous
Associated Students of De Anza College
Associated Students of El Camino College
Associated Students of Feather River College
Associated Students of Glendale Community College
Associated Students of Las Positas College
Associated Students of Lassen College
Associated Students of Pasadena City College
Associated Students of Santa Barbara College
Associated Students of Santa Monica College
Associated Students of Shasta College
California Community College Association of Student Trustees
California Immigrant Policy Center
Student Senate for California Community Colleges
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region I
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region IV
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region V
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region VI
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region VII
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region VIII
Student Senate of Cabrillo College
Student Senate of Chabot College
Student Senate of Evergreen Valley College
Yuba Community College District
OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/21/16)
None received
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 78-0, 5/12/16
AYES: Achadjian, Alejo, Travis Allen, Arambula, Atkins, Baker, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta, Brough, Brown, Calderon, Campos, Chang, Chau, Chávez, Chiu, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Dababneh, Dahle, Daly, Dodd, Eggman, Frazier, Beth Gaines, Gallagher, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Gatto, Gipson, Gomez, Gonzalez, Gordon, Gray, Grove, Hadley, Harper, Roger Hernández, Holden, Irwin, Jones, Kim, Lackey, Levine, Linder, Lopez, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Nazarian, Obernolte, O'Donnell, Olsen, Patterson, Quirk, Ridley-Thomas, Rodriguez, Salas, Santiago, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Wagner, Waldron, Weber, Wilk, Williams, Wood, Rendon
NO VOTE RECORDED: Burke, Jones-Sawyer
6/22/16 15:15:06
**** END ****
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Senator Carol Liu, Chair
2015 - 2016 Regular
Bill No:
Author: | Lopez | ||
Version: | Hearing Date: June 8, 2016 | ||
Urgency: | Fiscal: | ||
Consultant: | |||
Subject:
SUMMARY
This bill expands the California Student Aid Commission (Commission) to include two additional student members.
BACKGROUND
Existing law:
- Establishes the California Student Aid Commission to administer California's student financial aid programs. The composition of the Commission includes:
- Eleven members Governor appointees confirmed by the Senate:
- Three representatives from the general public.
- One representative from a California secondary school.
- Two student representatives each of whom must be enrolled in a California postsecondary educational institution.
- One representative from the University of California.
- One representative from the California State University.
- One representative from the California Community Colleges.
- One representative from a California independent college or university.
- One representative from a public, proprietary, or nonprofit postsecondary school located in California.
- Two representatives appointed by the Senate Rules Committee.
- Two representatives appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. (Education Code § 69510)
- Provides that student members appointed to the Commission:
- Be enrolled in postsecondary educational institutions for the duration of the two year terms.
- May serve for six months beyond graduation.
- May not be enrolled in the same segment of higher education. The segments of higher education are designated as the University of California (UC), the California State University (CSU), the California Community Colleges (CCC), independent institutions (non-profit), and for-profit institutions. (EC § 69511)
- Provides that the Commission is responsible for determining the appropriate student organization for each segment, and each student organization is required to inform students within their respective segment of pending Commission student member vacancies and each student organization is authorized to submit a list of three to five nominees for membership. A student member appointed to the Commission may not be in the same segment of the outgoing or the other sitting student member. (EC § 69511.5)
ANALYSIS
This bill expands the California Student Aid Commission (Commission) to include two additional student members. Specifically it,
- Provides that Commission shall consist of four student members, one from each of the following postsecondary educational institutions:
- The University of California (UC);
- The California State University (CSU);
- The California Community Colleges (CCC); and,
- California private postsecondary educational institution.
- Clarifies that the student member must be enrolled in that postsecondary educational institution at the time of appointment and during the duration of the term.
STAFF COMMENTS
- Need for the bill. The Commission is responsible for administering financial aid programs for students attending public and private postsecondary institutions. According to the author, each segment of higher education serves a distinct student population as such limiting membership on the commission to two students does not allow for equitable representation of the other student groups. The Student Senate for California Community Colleges, the sponsors of the bill, asserts that, “the demographics of each of our systems is quite diverse from one another, which leaves a heavy burden for two individuals to represent over 3.5 million students from four unique, but interconnected systems, leading to key communities being disenfranchised in the process.”
- Appointments of student members. Existing law provides for two student commissioners from different higher education segments, nominated by the appropriate student association and appointed by the governor to serve on the Commission for two year terms. The higher education segments are designated as University of California (UC), the California State University (CSU), the California Community Colleges (CCC), independent institutions (non-profit), and for-profit institutions. The two student positions rotate among these four segments and representatives may not be enrolled in the same segment of the outgoing or the other sitting student member. Current law also requires that the two student representatives on the Commission be enrolled in his or her respective institution for the duration of their term.
Rather than rotating the two student positions among the four segments this bill seeks to establish four fixed seats thereby ensuring that each student population has a permanent voting member on the Commission.
- Related legislation. AB 2154 (Medina) would authorize a student commissioner to serve for an additional year after the expiration of their term if a successor has not been appointed, requires a qualifying institution to waive a student members’ tuition for the duration of their term in office if that student is not a Cal Grant recipient and further requires the commission to notify the appropriate student organization of the opportunity to submit a list of nominees. AB 2154 is scheduled to be heard by this Committee on June 8th.
SUPPORT
Associated Students of De Anza College
Associated Students of College of the Redwoods
Associated Students of College of the Siskiyous
Associated Students of El Camino College
Associated Students of Feather River College
Associated Students of Glendale Community College
Associated Students of Lassen College
Associated Students of Las Positas College
Associated Students of Pasadena City College
Associated Students of Shasta College
Associated Students of Santa Barbara College
Associated Students of Santa Monica College
Associated Student Organization of Mission College
Associated Student Organization of Los Angeles City College
Associated Student Organization of Los Angeles Harbor College
Associated Student Organization of Los Angeles Southwest College
Associated Student Organization of Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Associated Student Organization of West Los Angeles College
Associated Student Union of Butte College
Associated Student Union of East Los Angeles College
Associated Student Union of Los Angeles Valley College
California Immigrant Policy Center
California Community College Association of Student Trustees
Student Senate for California Community Colleges
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region I
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region IV
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region V
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region VI
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region VII
Student Senate for California Community Colleges, Region VIII
Student Senate of Chabot College
Student Senate of Cabrillo College
Student Senate of Evergreen Valley College
Yuba Community College District
OPPOSITION
None received.
-- END --
Date of Hearing: May 4, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Lorena Gonzalez, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:AB 2766
Author:(Lopez) – As Introduced Ver:February 19, 2016
Policy Committee: | Higher Education | Vote: | 13 - 0 |
|
| ||
|
|
Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: No Reimbursable: No
SUMMARY:
This bill expands the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) to add two student members, bringing the total number of student commissioners to four, consisting of one each from:
- The University of California (UC);
- The California State University (CSU);
- The California Community Colleges (CCC); and,
- A California private postsecondary educational institution.
FISCAL EFFECT:
Minor annual General Fund costs (less than $10,000) for CSAC expenses related to two additional student commissioners. (Commissioners receive a $100 stipend and travel expense reimbursement for each meeting day.)
COMMENTS:
- Background. CSAC, which administers California's student financial aid programs, is composed of 15 members, including two student members required to be enrolled in postsecondary educational institutions for the duration of their two-year terms, though a graduating student may serve for six months beyond graduation. The two students may not be enrolled in the same segment of higher education.
- Purpose. According to the author, the student makeup of the CSAC board creates an unequal voice for the two student groups that are not appointed during that term. This leaves two of the four student groups without having a counted vote to make important decisions that are before the board. AB 2766 creates equal student representation for all the college segments by expanding the CSAC board by two additional members. This will ensure that the diverse perspectives from the different student bodies are heard and given a full vote regarding matters before the board.
- Related Legislation. AB 2154 (Medina), pending in the Assembly, provides that, upon expiration of the CSAC student member's two-year term, if the Governor has not appointed a successor, the student member may remain in office for up to one additional year or until the Governor appoints a successor, whichever occurs first.
Analysis Prepared by: Chuck Nicol / APPR. / (916) 319-2081
Date of Hearing: April 19, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Jose Medina, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:AB 2766 (
Author:Lopez) – As Introduced Ver:February 19, 2016
SUBJECT: Student Aid Commission
SUMMARY: Expands the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) to include two additional student members. Specifically, this bill:
- Provides that CSAC shall consist of four student members, one from each of the following postsecondary educational institutions:
- The University of California (UC);
- The California State University (CSU);
- The California Community Colleges (CCC); and,
- A California private postsecondary educational institution.
- Requires the student member to be enrolled in that postsecondary educational institution at the time of appointment and during the duration of the term. A student member who graduates with no more than six months of his or her term remaining shall be permitted to serve for the remainder of the term.
EXISTING LAW: Establishes CSAC, composed of 15 members, to administer California's student financial aid programs. Designates two student members, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, required to be enrolled in postsecondary educational institutions for the duration of the two year terms; a graduating student may serve for six months beyond graduation. The two students may not be enrolled in the same segment of higher education. The segments of higher education are designated as the University of California (UC), the California State University (CSU), the California Community Colleges (CCC), independent institutions (non-profit), and for-profit institutions. CSAC is responsible for determining the appropriate student organization for each segment, and each student organization is required to inform students within their respective segment of pending CSAC student member vacancies and each student organization is authorized to submit a list of three to five nominees for membership. A student member appointed to CSAC may not be in the same segment of the outgoing or the other sitting student member.
FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown.
COMMENTS: Purpose of this bill. According to the author, the student makeup of the CSAC board creates an unequal voice for the two student groups that are not appointed during that term. This leaves two of the four student groups without having a counted vote to make important decisions that are before the board. This bill will create equal student representation for all college systems in California by expanding the CSAC board to two additional members. This bill will ensure that the diverse perspectives from the different student bodies are able to be heard and given a full vote regarding matters that are before the board. This bill will provide an equitable student voice in matters that deeply affect students across California.
Related legislation. AB 2154 (Medina) was approved by this Committee on April 12, 2016, and provides that upon expiration of a student member of CSAC's two year term, if the Governor has not appointed a successor, the student member may remain in office for one additional year or until the Governor appoints a successor, whichever occurs first. Additionally, AB 2154 provides that, in addition to the $100 daily stipend for attending meetings, for a student member who attends a qualifying institution and is not the recipient of a Cal Grant award, the qualifying institution shall waive the student member’s tuition, up to the maximum award amount for that institution, for the duration of the student member’s term of office.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
California Immigrant Policy Center
Opposition
None on File
Analysis Prepared by: Laura Metune / HIGHER ED. / (916) 319-3960
Discussed in Hearing
6MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality
1MIN
Assembly Floor
56SEC
Senate Floor
4MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Education
Bill Author
Bill Co-Author(s):
