Existing law establishes the segments of the public postsecondary education system in the state, including the University of California administered by the Regents of the University of California and the California State University administered by the Trustees of the California State University.

Existing law provides that a student, other than a nonimmigrant alien, as defined, who has attended high school in California for 3 or more years, who has graduated from a California high school or attained the equivalent thereof, who has registered at or attends an accredited institution of higher education in California not earlier than the fall semester or quarter of the 200102 academic year, and who, if he or she is an alien without lawful immigration status, has filed an affidavit, as specified, is exempt from paying nonresident tuition at the California State University.

This bill would, commencing with the 201920 academic year, require the California State University, and request the University of California, to designate a Dream Resource Liaison on each of their respective campuses, as specified, to assist students meeting specified requirements, including undocumented students, by streamlining access to all available financial aid and academic opportunities for those students. The bill would encourage those institutions to establish Dream Resource Centers, and would authorize those centers to provide specified support services.

The bill would authorize the trustees and the regents to seek and accept on behalf of the state any gift, bequest, devise, or donation whenever the gift and the terms and conditions thereof will aid in the creation and operation of Dream Resource Centers for their respective systems.

Existing law establishes the segments of the public postsecondary education system in the state, including the University of California administered by the Regents of the University of California, California and the California State University administered by the Trustees of the California State University, and the California Community Colleges administered by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. University.

Existing law provides that a student, other than a nonimmigrant alien, as defined, who has attended high school in California for 3 or more years, who has graduated from a California high school or attained the equivalent thereof, who has registered at or attends an accredited institution of higher education in California not earlier than the fall semester or quarter of the 200102 academic year, and who, if he or she is an alien without lawful immigration status, has filed an affidavit, as specified, is exempt from paying nonresident tuition at the California Community Colleges and the California State University.

This bill would, commencing with the 201920 academic year, require the California Community Colleges and the California State University, and request the University of California, to designate a Dream Resource Liaison on each of their respective campuses, as specified, to assist students meeting specified requirements, including undocumented students, by streamlining access to all available financial aid and academic opportunities for those students. By requiring community colleges to designate a Dream Resource Liaison, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would encourage those institutions to establish Dream Resource Centers, and would authorize those centers to provide specified support services.

The bill would authorize the trustees, the board of governors, trustees and the regents to seek and accept on behalf of the state any gift, bequest, devise, or donation whenever the gift and the terms and conditions thereof will aid in the creation and operation of Dream Resource Centers for their respective systems.

(1)Existing law establishes the segments of the public postsecondary education system in the state, including the University of California administered by the Regents of the University of California, the California State University administered by the Trustees of the California State University, and the California Community Colleges administered by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges.

Existing law provides that a student, other than a nonimmigrant alien, as defined, who has attended high school in California for 3 or more years, who has graduated from a California high school or attained the equivalent thereof, who has registered at or attends an accredited institution of higher education in California not earlier than the fall semester or quarter of the 200102 academic year, and who, if he or she is an alien without lawful immigration status, has filed an affidavit, as specified, is exempt from paying nonresident tuition at the California Community Colleges and the California State University.

This bill would, commencing with the 201920 academic year, require the California Community Colleges and the California State University, and request the University of California, to designate a Dream Resource Liaison on each of their respective campuses, as specified, to assist students meeting specified requirements, including undocumented students, by streamlining access to all available financial aid and academic opportunities for those students. By requiring community colleges to designate a Dream Resource Liaison, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would encourage those institutions to establish Dream Resource Centers, and would authorize those centers to provide specified support services.

The bill would authorize the trustees, the board of governors, and the regents to seek and accept on behalf of the state any gift, bequest, devise, or donation whenever the gift and the terms and conditions thereof will aid in the creation and operation of Dream Resource Centers for their respective systems.

(2)The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.

This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

(1)Existing law establishes the segments of the public postsecondary education system in the state, including the University of California administered by the Regents of the University of California, the California State University administered by the Trustees of the California State University, and the California Community Colleges administered by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges.

Existing law provides that a student, other than a nonimmigrant alien, as defined, who has attended high school in California for 3 or more years, who has graduated from a California high school or attained the equivalent thereof, who has registered at or attends an accredited institution of higher education in California not earlier than the fall semester or quarter of the 200102 academic year, and who, if he or she is an alien without lawful immigration status, has filed an affidavit, as specified, is exempt from paying nonresident tuition at the California Community Colleges and the California State University.

This bill would, commencing with the 201920 academic year, require the California Community Colleges and the California State University, and request the University of California, to designate a Dream Resource Liaison on each of their respective campuses, as specified, to assist students meeting specified requirements, including undocumented students, by streamlining access to all available financial aid and academic opportunities for those students. By requiring community colleges to designate a Dream Resource Liaison, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would encourage those institutions to establish Dream Resource Centers, and would authorize those centers to provide specified support services.

This bill would authorize the trustees, the board of governors, and the regents to seek and accept on behalf of the state any gift, bequest, devise, or donation whenever the gift and the terms and conditions thereof will aid in the creation and operation of Dream Resource Centers for their respective systems.

(2)Existing law establishes a system of public elementary and secondary schools in this state, and authorizes local educational agencies throughout the state to operate schools and provide instruction to pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive.

This bill would require the governing board of a school district or county office of education that maintains any of grades 9 to 12, inclusive, to designate a Dream Resource Liaison at each of their respective campuses that includes any of those grades. By requiring certain school districts and county offices of education to designate a Dream Resource Liaison, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.

(3)The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.

This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

GOVERNOR'S VETO

GV Bill Id:AB 2477

Author:(Rubio and Low)

As Enrolled Ver:September 5, 2018

2/3 vote

Original Committee Reference: HIGHER ED.

SUMMARY: Requires the California State University (CSU), and requests the University of California (UC), to create Dream Resource Liaisons and Centers on each campus, as specified, and encourages the aforementioned liaisons to provide support to school districts and county offices of education that maintain any of grades 9 – 12, inclusive in their region, for pupils who may potentially meet specified qualifications (as established under existing law - Education Code (EC) Section 68130.5).

The Senate amendments remove the California Community Colleges from the requirements (as listed in the "Summary" above).

EXISTING LAW:

Federal law.

On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security, under the direction of President Obama, announced the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, authorizing certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines to request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal. They are also eligible for work authorization. Deferred action is a use of prosecutorial discretion to defer removal action against an individual for a certain period of time. Deferred action does not provide lawful status.

Individuals may request consideration of DACA if they meet all of the following requirements:

1. Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
2. Came to the United States before their 16th birthday;
3. Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;
4. Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making the request for consideration of deferred action;
5. Had no lawful status on June 15, 2012, meaning never had a lawful immigration status on or before June 15, 2012, or any lawful immigration status or parole obtained prior to June 15, 2012, that had expired as of June 15, 2012;
6. Currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a General Educational Development certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and,
7. Have not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.

State law.

1. Exempts specified California nonresidents from paying nonresident tuition at UC, CSU, and CCC, also known as the AB 540 nonresident tuition waiver, if they meet all of the following:
   1. Attended or attained credits at a California high school, an adult school, a CCC campus, or a combination of these entities, for the equivalent of three or more years; or completed three or more years of full-time high school coursework, and a total of three or more years of attendance in California elementary schools, California secondary schools, or a combination of such elementary and secondary schools;
   2. Graduated from a California high school or attained an equivalent degree; attained a CCC associate degree; or fulfilled the minimum transfer requirements from a CCC campus to a UC or CSU campus;
   3. Registered or attended an accredited California higher education institution beginning after fall of the 2001-02 academic year; and,
   4. If a person without lawful immigration status has filed an affidavit stating that the student has filed an application to legalize his or her immigration status or will file such an application as soon as he or she is eligible to so do (EC Section 68130.5.).
2. Establishes the California Dream Loan Program intended to provide low-interest loans to Dream Act students who are accessing the Cal Grant program and attending UC and CSU. These students are not eligible for federal student loans, making it difficult for some to cover the total costs of college. The law requires the state, UC and CSU to split the costs of launching the program (EC Sections 70030-70039).

FISCAL EFFECT: According to the Senate Appropriations Committee there would be minor and absorbable costs to both UC and CSU. CSU already designates a staff member to work with undocumented students. Should a CSU campus decide to establish a Dream Resource Center, costs would start at $10,000 per campus. Many CSU campuses already have a liaison or center.

COMMENTS: Background. The 45th President of the United States issued an Executive Order on January 25, 2017, that aims to greatly increase the number of immigration control officials and expand the population of Californians that could be subject to deportation. Additionally, on September 5, 2017, the United States Attorney General announced that DACA will be rescinded.

Need for the measure. According to information provided by the author, every year, approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high schools nationwide. The author contends that, "In today's political climate, undocumented students are facing even greater challenges than before. As a state, it is important to provide undocumented students with the support they need at our public colleges and universities."

The author states, "Students should feel safe in their educational journeys and this bill helps ensure undocumented students have access to resources that will help them reach their full potential".

This bill seeks to provide resources for undocumented students at the CSU and the UC, by ensuring each entity has a specified Dream Resource Liaison and Center.

Current practices by postsecondary education segments.

1. UC. The UC has consistently supported efforts to provide resources and create a supportive community for undocumented students. Every UC campus has a specified physical space whereby undocumented students can seek assistance in balancing their academics with day-to-day challenges they may face. A range of support services are offered – from academic and personal counseling to financial aid and legal advising. Each campus also has a student group, club or organization where undocumented students can become involved in an engaging and encouraging peer network.
2. CSU. The CSU is committed to supporting the academic, personal, and professional goals of undocumented students; 15 of the 23 campuses of the CSU have resource centers. The Dream Centers of the CSU are designed to provide access to college opportunities for undocumented high school, transfer, undergraduate, and graduate students, and those with mixed-status families. The Dream Centers partner with the community, staff, faculty and administrators, in order to provide undocumented students with adequate resources on and off campus. To note, of the remaining CSU campuses presently without a Dream Center on campus, several have dedicated virtual centers.

Previous legislation. AB 1622 (Low) of 2017, which was held on the Assembly Appropriations Committee Suspense File, was substantially similar in nature to this measure.

AB 2009 (Lopez) of 2016, which was vetoed by the Governor, was substantially similar in nature to this measure.

AB 1366 (Lopez) of 2015, which died on the Inactive File on the Senate Floor, was similar in nature to this measure.

GOVERNOR'S VETO MESSAGE:

The bill requires campuses of the California State University, and requests campuses of the University of California, to designate a staff member, known as a "Dream Resource Liaison," who is knowledgeable about financial aid and academic opportunities for undocumented students, and also encourages the creation of resource centers for these students.

As I stated in the veto of AB 2009 of 2016, all of our higher education institutions ought to be well-versed in the rights and opportunities available to undocumented students. I further called on our system higher education leaders to ensure that relevant campus personnel can ably fulfill these duties.

UC and CSU have complied by either creating designated physical spaces on campus called Dream Resource Centers, or provided such information through existing student support programs. This bill is not necessary.

Analysis Prepared by: Jeanice Warden / HIGHER ED. / (916) 319-3960 FN: 0005286

CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS

CSA1 Bill Id:AB 2477

Author:(Rubio and Low)

As Amended Ver:August 17, 2018

Majority vote

Original Committee Reference: HIGHER ED.

SUMMARY: Requires the California State University (CSU), and requests the University of California (UC), to create Dream Resource Liaisons and Centers on each campus, as specified, and encourages the aforementioned liaisons to provide support to school districts and county offices of education that maintain any of grades 9 – 12, inclusive in their region, for pupils who may potentially meet specified qualifications (as established under existing law - Education Code (EC) Section 68130.5).

The Senate amendments remove the California Community Colleges from the requirements (as listed in the "Summary" above).

EXISTING LAW:

Federal law.

On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security, under the direction of President Obama, announced the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, authorizing certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines to request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal. They are also eligible for work authorization. Deferred action is a use of prosecutorial discretion to defer removal action against an individual for a certain period of time. Deferred action does not provide lawful status.

Individuals may request consideration of DACA if they meet all of the following requirements:

1. Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
2. Came to the United States before their 16th birthday;
3. Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;
4. Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making the request for consideration of deferred action;
5. Had no lawful status on June 15, 2012, meaning never had a lawful immigration status on or before June 15, 2012, or any lawful immigration status or parole obtained prior to June 15, 2012, that had expired as of June 15, 2012;
6. Currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a General Educational Development certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and,
7. Have not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.

State law.

1. Exempts specified California nonresidents from paying nonresident tuition at UC, CSU, and CCC, also known as the AB 540 nonresident tuition waiver, if they meet all of the following:
   1. Attended or attained credits at a California high school, an adult school, a CCC campus, or a combination of these entities, for the equivalent of three or more years; or completed three or more years of full-time high school coursework, and a total of three or more years of attendance in California elementary schools, California secondary schools, or a combination of such elementary and secondary schools;
   2. Graduated from a California high school or attained an equivalent degree; attained a CCC associate degree; or fulfilled the minimum transfer requirements from a CCC campus to a UC or CSU campus;
   3. Registered or attended an accredited California higher education institution beginning after fall of the 2001-02 academic year; and,
   4. If a person without lawful immigration status has filed an affidavit stating that the student has filed an application to legalize his or her immigration status or will file such an application as soon as he or she is eligible to so do (EC Section 68130.5.).
2. Establishes the California Dream Loan Program intended to provide low-interest loans to Dream Act students who are accessing the Cal Grant program and attending UC and CSU. These students are not eligible for federal student loans, making it difficult for some to cover the total costs of college. The law requires the state, UC and CSU to split the costs of launching the program (EC Sections 70030-70039).

FISCAL EFFECT: According to the Senate Appropriations Committee there would be minor and absorbable costs to both UC and CSU. CSU already designates a staff member to work with undocumented students. Should a CSU campus decide to establish a Dream Resource Center, costs would start at $10,000 per campus. Many CSU campuses already have a liaison or center.

COMMENTS: Background. The 45th President of the United States issued an Executive Order on January 25, 2017, that aims to greatly increase the number of immigration control officials and expand the population of Californians that could be subject to deportation. Additionally, on September 5, 2017, the United States Attorney General announced that DACA will be rescinded.

Need for the measure. According to information provided by the author, every year, approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high schools nationwide. The author contends that, "In today's political climate, undocumented students are facing even greater challenges than before. As a state, it is important to provide undocumented students with the support they need at our public colleges and universities."

The author states, "Students should feel safe in their educational journeys and this bill helps ensure undocumented students have access to resources that will help them reach their full potential".

This bill seeks to provide resources for undocumented students at the CSU and the UC, by ensuring each entity has a specified Dream Resource Liaison and Center.

Current practices by postsecondary education segments.

1. UC. The UC has consistently supported efforts to provide resources and create a supportive community for undocumented students. Every UC campus has a specified physical space whereby undocumented students can seek assistance in balancing their academics with day-to-day challenges they may face. A range of support services are offered – from academic and personal counseling to financial aid and legal advising. Each campus also has a student group, club or organization where undocumented students can become involved in an engaging and encouraging peer network.
2. CSU. The CSU is committed to supporting the academic, personal, and professional goals of undocumented students; 15 of the 23 campuses of the CSU have resource centers. The Dream Centers of the CSU are designed to provide access to college opportunities for undocumented high school, transfer, undergraduate, and graduate students, and those with mixed-status families. The Dream Centers partner with the community, staff, faculty and administrators, in order to provide undocumented students with adequate resources on and off campus. To note, of the remaining CSU campuses presently without a Dream Center on campus, several have dedicated virtual centers.

Previous legislation. AB 1622 (Low) of 2017, which was held on the Assembly Appropriations Committee Suspense File, was substantially similar in nature to this measure.

AB 2009 (Lopez) of 2016, which was vetoed by the Governor, was substantially similar in nature to this measure.

AB 1366 (Lopez) of 2015, which died on the Inactive File on the Senate Floor, was similar in nature to this measure.

Analysis Prepared by: Jeanice Warden / HIGHER ED. / (916) 319-3960 FN: 0004575

 THIRD READING  

Bill No: AB 2477

Author:

:

Vote:

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: 7-0, 6/13/18

AYES: Allen, Wilk, Galgiani, Leyva, McGuire, Pan, Vidak

SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: 5-1, 8/16/18

AYES: Portantino, Beall, Bradford, Hill, Wiener

NOES: Nielsen

NO VOTE RECORDED: Bates

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 55-17, 5/30/18 - See last page for vote

SUBJECT:

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This bill requires, commencing with the 2019-20 academic year, the California State University (CSU), and requests the University of California (UC) to designate a Dream Resource Liaison who is knowledgeable in financial aid and other services for students who meet the requirements of the AB 540 nonresident tuition waiver.

ANALYSIS:

Existing law:

1. Exempts, pursuant to AB 540, (Firebaugh, Chapter 814, Statutes of 2001), specified California nonresidents from paying nonresident tuition at UC, CSU, and California Community Colleges (CCC), also known as the AB 540 nonresident tuition waiver, if they meet all of the following:
   1. Attended or attained credits at a California high school, an adult school, a CCC campus, or a combination of these entities, for the equivalent of three or more years; or completed three or more years of full-time high school coursework, and a total of three or more years of attendance in California elementary schools, California secondary schools, or a combination of such elementary and secondary schools;
   2. Graduated from a California high school or attained an equivalent degree; attained a CCC associate degree; or fulfilled the minimum transfer requirements from a CCC campus to a UC or CSU campus;
   3. Registered or attended an accredited California higher education institution beginning after fall of the 2001-02 academic year; and,
   4. If a person without lawful immigration status has filed an affidavit stating that the student has filed an application to legalize his or her immigration status or will file such an application as soon as he or she is eligible to so do. (EC Section 68130.5.)

Students who meet the requirements to qualify for the exemption from nonresident tuition are commonly referred to as “AB 540 students.”

1. Authorizes the Cal Grant program, administered by the California Student Aid Commission (Commission), to provide grants to financially needy students to attend a college or university. The Cal Grant programs include both the entitlement and the competitive Cal Grant awards. The program consists of the Cal Grant A, Cal Grant B, and Cal Grant C programs and eligibility is based upon financial need, GPA, California residency and other criteria. (Education Code (EC) § 69430 - 69433)
2. Establishes the California Dream Act, and provides that AB 540 students are eligible to apply for, and participate in, any student financial aid program administered by the state to the full extent permitted by federal law. The Commission is required to establish procedures and forms (Dream Act application) that enable AB 540 students to apply for, and participate in, all student financial aid programs administered by the state to the full extent permitted by federal law. Current law prohibits AB 540 students from being eligible for Competitive Cal Grant A and B Awards unless specified conditions are met. (EC § 69508.5)
3. Provides that AB 540 students attending the CSU, the CCC, or the UC is eligible to receive a scholarship derived from non-state funds received, for the purpose of scholarships, by the segment at which he or she is a student. (EC § 66021.7)
4. Requires the Trustees of the CSU and the Board of Governors of the CCC, and request the UC Regents, to establish procedures and forms that enable AB 540 students to apply for, and participate in, all student aid programs administered by these segments to the full extent permitted by federal law. (EC § 66021.6)
5. Establishes the California DREAM Loan Program for purposes of extending loans to AB 540 students who have financial need, and authorizes UC and the CSU campuses to participate. The law requires the state and UC and CSU to split the costs of launching the program. (EC § 70030-70039)

This bill:

1. Requires, commencing with the 2019-20 academic year, the CSU, and requests the UC, to designate a Dream Resource Liaison on each of their respective campuses, to assist students meeting the requirements of the AB 540 nonresident tuition waiver by streamlining access to all available financial aid and academic opportunities for those students.
2. Requires each campus of the CSU and requests the UC to ensure that the staff person who is designated as a Dream Resource Liaison is knowledgeable in available financial aid, services, and academic opportunities for all students meeting the requirements for the AB 540 nonresident tuition waiver, including undocumented students.
3. Encourages each campus of the CSU and UC, to place the Dream Resources Liaison in the campus' “extended opportunity programs and services,” office or the “educational opportunity programs,” office, respectively, or the financial aid office.
4. Encourages a Dream Resource Liaison at a campus of the CSU, and the UC to work with school districts and county offices of education that maintain any of grades 9 to 12, inclusive, to assist and provide information to school employees, students, and families about accessing postsecondary educational resources and opportunities for students who may potentially meet the qualification for the AB 540 tuition waiver.
5. Encourages the CSU and UC to establish Dream Resource Centers on each of their respective campuses. This bill specifies all of the following relative to Dream Resource Centers:
   1. Dream Resource Centers may offer support services, including, but not necessarily limited to, state and institutional financial aid assistance, academic counseling, peer support services, psychological counseling, referral services, and legal services.
   2. Dream Resource Centers may be housed within the existing student service or academic centers.
   3. The space in which the Dream Resource Liaison is located may be deemed a Dream Resource Center.
   4. Provides that this bill not be construed as encouraging the construction of a new or separate space for Dream Resource Centers.
   5. Authorizes, CSU and UC to seek and accept on behalf of the state any gift and terms and conditions thereof will aid in the creation and operation of Dream Resource Centers for their respective systems, as specified.
6. States legislative findings and declarations relative to the challenges and needs of undocumented students and the importance of streamlining resources for these students on campus.

Comments

1. Need for the bill. According to the author, “since the passage of AB 540 in 2001 California has continued to provide resources and tools to colleges and universities to better serve undocumented youth that often times run into very unique challenges that hinder their pursuit in obtaining a degree or certificate. Many of these resources vary from ensuring undocumented youth are able to hold any leadership position available on campus, to loans and financial aid, creating pathways that allow students to enter into fields that require licensing after having studied a certain trade. Unfortunately, as the legislature has continued to address these unique problems individually through separate pieces of legislation colleges and universities have not been proactive in centralizing information and resources that undocumented and immigrant youth would benefit from. By campuses not consolidating this information for this underserved student population, they continue to run into barriers that may have significant impacts on their educational journey. Moreover, with the passage of legislation that creates safe zone procedures when federal law enforcement enters onto a campus, designated Dream Liaisons are needed now more than ever to ensure that students are provided with the most accurate information when such incidences occur to debunk any myths or rumors of federal law enforcement activity.”
2. State resources for AB 540 students. State law, established by AB 540 and expanded upon by other legislation, allows non-resident students who meet certain qualifications to pay in-state tuition. These students may include undocumented students, students who are US citizens but who are not California residents, and dependent students whose parents are not California residents. The California Dream Act, established by SB 131 (Cedillo, Chapter 604, Statutes of 2010) allows AB 540 students to apply for and receive private scholarships funded through public universities, state-administered financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants. Current law additionally establishes a loan program, known as the Dream loan, for those students attending a participating UC or CSU. Students apply for these awards using the California Dream application.
3. Deferred Action for Child Hood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA is a federal process that defers removal action of an individual for a specified number of years. It allows those who are eligible to have work authorization. Some students with DACA status participate in state work-study programs. A person can be eligible for both the exemption established by AB 540 and DACA status or just either one. The state and federal programs are independent of each other. An undocumented student without DACA status is not authorized to work and there is growing concern that those with work authorization under the DACA program will soon lose their authorization as the Trump administration attempts to phase-out the program. Ensuring that students are receiving accurate and update information could be a critical component for their academic success.
4. Existing services offered at campuses. Support for AB 540 students on each campus varies and services can range from having a designated center that is independent or share a space and/or having a point of contact. As part of the President’s Initiative on Undocumented Students, each UC campus has a designated physical space with where knowledgeable staff is housed and available to support to undocumented students. Among the 23 CSU campuses, 15 have a designated space on campus (Dream Resource Center) others provide information through existing student support programs. This bill provides a uniform statewide standard for serving this particular group of students. It requires a campus to designate an individual who is knowledgeable enough to assist undocumented students in their unique situation as they matriculate. This bill does not require, only encourages, a campus to establish a Dream Resource Center.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: No

According to the Senate Appropriations Committee, there would be minor and absorbable costs to both UC and CSU. CSU already designates a staff member to work with undocumented students. Should a CSU campus decide to establish a Dream Resource Center, costs would start at $10,000 per campus. Many CSU campuses already have a liaison or center.

SUPPORT: (Verified 8/15/18)

California Dream Network

California Policy Center

California State Student Association

Campaign for College Opportunity

Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights

Community College League of California

Educators for Fair Consideration

Kid City Hope Place

Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

MALDEF

Southern California College Access Network

Student Senate for California Community Colleges

Students Making a Change

The Campaign for College Opportunity

The Civil Rights Project

The Education Trust-West

Think Together

University of California

University of Southern California

Young Invincible

OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/15/18)

None received

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 55-17, 5/30/18

AYES: Acosta, Arambula, Baker, Berman, Bloom, Bonta, Burke, Caballero, Calderon, Carrillo, Cervantes, Chau, Chávez, Chiu, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Cunningham, Daly, Eggman, Friedman, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Gipson, Gloria, Gonzalez Fletcher, Gray, Grayson, Holden, Irwin, Jones-Sawyer, Kalra, Kamlager-Dove, Lackey, Levine, Limón, Low, Medina, Mullin, Muratsuchi, Nazarian, O'Donnell, Quirk, Quirk-Silva, Reyes, Rodriguez, Rubio, Salas, Santiago, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Weber, Wood, Rendon

NOES: Travis Allen, Bigelow, Brough, Chen, Choi, Dahle, Flora, Gallagher, Harper, Kiley, Maienschein, Mathis, Melendez, Obernolte, Steinorth, Voepel, Waldron

NO VOTE RECORDED: Aguiar-Curry, Fong, Frazier, Mayes, McCarty, Patterson

Prepared by:

8/20/18 9:50:22

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Senator Anthony Portantino, Chair

2017 - 2018 Regular Session

AB 2477 (Rubio) - Student support services: Dream Resource Liaisons

Bill Summary:

This bill requires the California Community Colleges (CCC) and the California State University (USC), and the University of California (UC) is requested, to designate a Dream Resource Liaison who is knowledgeable in financial aid and other services for students who meet the requirements of the AB 540 nonresident tuition waiver.

*********** ANALYSIS ADDENDUM – SUSPENSE FILE ***********

The following information is revised to reflect amendments

adopted by the committee on August 16, 2018

Fiscal Impact:

There would be minor and absorbable costs to both UC and CSU. CSU already designates a staff member to work with undocumented students. Should a CSU campus decide to establish a Dream Resource Center, costs would start at $10,000 per campus. Many CSU campuses already have a liaison or center.

Committee Amendments:

Remove the requirement for community colleges to designate a Dream Resource Liaison.

-- END --

SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Senator Anthony Portantino, Chair

2017 - 2018 Regular Session

AB 2477 (Rubio) - Student support services: Dream Resource Liaisons

This bill meets the criteria for referral to the Suspense File.

Bill Summary:

This bill requires the California Community Colleges (CCC) and the California State University (USC), and the University of California (UC) is requested, to designate a Dream Resource Liaison who is knowledgeable in financial aid and other services for students who meet the requirements of the AB 540 nonresident tuition waiver.

Fiscal Impact:

• This bill could result in state reimbursable mandated costs of approximately $35,000 per campus or $4 million statewide for community colleges to designate a Dream Resource Liaison. To the extent a district campus already has a Dream Resource Liaison, the state would still be required to reimburse the district for the associated costs. (Proposition 98 General Fund)
  
• The Chancellor’s Office indicates the need for one part-time position and $60,000 to support oversight of Dream Resource Centers. (General Fund)
  
• There would be minor and absorbable costs to both UC and CSU. CSU already designates a staff member to work with undocumented students. Should a CSU campus decide to establish a Dream Resource Center, costs would start at $10,000 per campus. Many CSU campuses already have a liaison or center.

Background:

Existing law authorizes the Cal Grant program, administered by the California Student Aid Commission (Commission), to provide grants to financially needy students to attend a college or university. The Cal Grant programs include both the entitlement and the competitive Cal Grant awards. The program consists of the Cal Grant A, Cal Grant B, and Cal Grant C programs and eligibility is based upon financial need, GPA, California residency and other criteria.

Existing law, established by AB 540 (Firebaugh, Chapter 814, Statutes of 2001), exempts specified California nonresidents from paying nonresident tuition at UC, CSU, and CCC if they meet all of the following:

1. Attended or attained credits at a California high school, an adult school, a CCC campus, or a combination of these entities, for the equivalent of three or more years; or completed three or more years of full-time high school coursework, and a total of three or more years of attendance in California elementary schools, California secondary schools, or a combination of such elementary and secondary schools;
2. Graduated from a California high school or attained an equivalent degree; attained a CCC associate degree; or fulfilled the minimum transfer requirements from a CCC campus to a UC or CSU campus;
3. Registered or attended an accredited California higher education institution beginning after fall of the 2001-02 academic year; and
4. If a person without lawful immigration status has filed an affidavit stating that the student has filed an application to legalize his or her immigration status or will file such an application as soon as he or she is eligible to so do.

Students who meet the requirements to qualify for the exemption from nonresident tuition are commonly referred to as “AB 540 students.”

The California Dream Act allows undocumented and nonresident documented students who meet certain provisions to apply for and receive private scholarships funded through public universities, state-administered financial aid, university grants, and community college fee waivers. Existing law also provides that AB 540 students are eligible to apply for, and participate in, any student financial aid program administered by the state to the full extent permitted by federal law. Current law prohibits AB 540 students from being eligible for Competitive Cal Grant A and B Awards unless specified conditions are met.

The California DREAM Loan Program is intended to provide low interest loans to Dream Act students who are accessing the state student financial aid program and attending UC and CSU. The California Dream Act Application is used by undocumented students who meet the eligibility requirements of AB 540. These students are not eligible for federal student loans, making it difficult for some to cover the total costs of college.

Proposed Law:

This bill requires, commencing with the 2019-20 academic year, the CCC and the CSU, and requests the UC, to designate a Dream Resource Liaison on each of their respective campuses, to assist students meeting the requirements of the AB 540 nonresident tuition waiver by streamlining access to all available financial aid and academic opportunities for those students.

This bill requires each campus to ensure that the staff person who is designated as a Dream Resource Liaison is knowledgeable in available financial aid, services, and academic opportunities for all students meeting the requirements for the AB 540 nonresident tuition waiver, including undocumented students.

This bill also encourages each campus to place the Dream Resources Liaison in the campus' “extended opportunity programs and services,” office or the “educational opportunity programs,” office, respectively, or the financial aid office, and encourages that person to work with school districts and county offices of education that maintain any of grades 9 to 12, inclusive, to assist and provide information to school employees, students, and families about accessing postsecondary educational resources and opportunities for students who may potentially meet the qualification for the AB 540 tuition waiver.

This bill encourages the community colleges, the CSU, and UC to establish Dream Resource Centers on each of their respective campuses that meet specified conditions.

Related Legislation:

AB 1622 (Low, 2017) was substantially similar in nature to this measure and held on the Assembly Appropriations Committee Suspense File.

AB 2009 (Lopez, 2016) was substantially similar in nature to this measure and vetoed by the Governor whose message read:

The bill requires public colleges and universities to have a staff member who is knowledgeable about financial aid and academic opportunities for undocumented students and also encourages the creation of resource centers for these students.

The state has long recognized that dreamers should pay resident tuition at public colleges and universities and also be eligible to receive financial aid. At this stage, all of our higher education institutions ought to be well-versed in the rights and opportunities available to undocumented students.

Rather than reinforcing state law with an additional law, I am calling upon University of California President Janet Napolitano and California State University President Tim White to ensure that relevant campus personnel can ably fulfill these duties, and I will request incoming California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley to help our 113 community college campuses do the same.

Staff Comments: Support for AB 540 students on each campus varies and services can range from having a designated center that is independent or shares space, to having a point of contact. Each UC campus has a designated physical space where respective designated contacts for undocumented students are housed. Among the 23 CSU campuses, some have a designated space on campus but most provide information through existing student support programs. There are 11 community colleges that have Dream Resource Centers and another 25 colleges have staff specifically dedicated to offering services to AB 540 students.

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Senator Benjamin Allen, Chair

2017 - 2018 Regular

Bill No: AB 2477 Hearing Date: June 13, 2018

Subject: Student support services: Dream Resource Liaisons.

SUMMARY

This bill requires, commencing with the 2019-20 academic year, the California Community Colleges (CCC) and the California State University (USC), and the University of California (UC) is requested, to designate a Dream Resource Liaison who is knowledgeable in financial aid and other services for students who meet the requirements of the AB 540 nonresident tuition waiver.

BACKGROUND

Existing law:

1. Authorizes the Cal Grant program, administered by the California Student Aid Commission (Commission), to provide grants to financially needy students to attend a college or university. The Cal Grant programs include both the entitlement and the competitive Cal Grant awards. The program consists of the Cal Grant A, Cal Grant B, and Cal Grant C programs and eligibility is based upon financial need, GPA, California residency and other criteria. (Education Code (EC) § 69430 - 69433)
2. Established by AB 540, (Firebaugh, Chapter 814, Statutes of 2001) exempts specified California nonresidents from paying nonresident tuition at UC, CSU, and CCC, also known as the AB 540 nonresident tuition waiver, if they meet all of the following:
   1. Attended or attained credits at a California high school, an adult school, a CCC campus, or a combination of these entities, for the equivalent of three or more years; or completed three or more years of full-time high school coursework, and a total of three or more years of attendance in California elementary schools, California secondary schools, or a combination of such elementary and secondary schools;
   2. Graduated from a California high school or attained an equivalent degree; attained a CCC associate degree; or fulfilled the minimum transfer requirements from a CCC campus to a UC or CSU campus;
   3. Registered or attended an accredited California higher education institution beginning after fall of the 2001-02 academic year; and,
   4. If a person without lawful immigration status has filed an affidavit stating that the student has filed an application to legalize his or her immigration status or will file such an application as soon as he or she is eligible to so do. (EC Section 68130.5.)

Students who meet the requirements to qualify for the exemption from nonresident tuition are commonly referred to as “AB 540 students.”

1. Establishes the California Dream Act, and provides that, beginning January 1, 2013, AB 540 students are eligible to apply for, and participate in, any student financial aid program administered by the State of California to the full extent permitted by federal law. The California Student Aid Commission (Commission) is required to establish procedures and forms (Dream act application) that enable AB 540 students to apply for, and participate in, all student financial aid programs administered by the State of California to the full extent permitted by federal law. Current law prohibits AB 540 students from being eligible for Competitive Cal Grant A and B Awards unless specified conditions are met. (EC § 69508.5)
2. Provides that a student attending the California State University (CSU), the California Community Colleges (CCC), or the University of California (UC) who is exempt from paying nonresident tuition under the provisions established by AB 540 is eligible to receive a scholarship derived from non-state funds received, for the purpose of scholarships, by the segment at which he or she is a student. (EC § 66021.7)
3. Requires the Trustees of the CSU and the Board of Governors of the CCC and the Regents of the UC are requested to, establish procedures and forms that enable persons who are exempt from paying nonresident tuition under the provisions established by AB 540 or who meet equivalent requirements adopted by the regents, to apply for, and participate in, all student aid programs administered by these segments to the full extent permitted by federal law. (EC § 66021.6)
4. Establishes the California DREAM Loan Program for purposes of extending loans to students who meet the requirements established by AB 540 and have financial need, and authorizes any campus of the UC and the CSU to participate. The law requires the state and UC and CSU to split the costs of launching the program. (EC § 70030-70039)
5. Requires the Trustees of the CSU and the Board of Governors of the CCC, and request the UC Regents, to establish procedures and forms that enable AB 540 students to apply for, and participate in, all student aid programs administered by these segments to the full extent permitted by federal law. (EC § 66021.6)

ANALYSIS

This bill:

1. Requires, commencing with the 2019-20 academic year, the CCC and the CSU, and requests the UC, to designate a Dream Resource Liaison on each of their respective campuses, to assist students meeting the requirements of the AB 540 nonresident tuition waiver by streamlining access to all available financial aid and academic opportunities for those students.
2. Requires each campus of the California Community Colleges (CCC), California State University (CSU) and request the University of California (UC) to ensure that the staff person who is designated as a Dream Resource Liaison is knowledgeable in available financial aid, services, and academic opportunities for all students meeting the requirements for the AB 540 nonresident tuition waiver, including undocumented students.
3. Encourages each campus of the CCC, CSU, and UC, to place the Dream Resources Liaison in the campus' “extended opportunity programs and services,” office or the “educational opportunity programs,” office, respectively, or the financial aid office.
4. Encourages a Dream Resource Liaison at a campus of the CCC, the CSU, and the UC to work with school districts and county offices of education that maintain any of grades 9 to 12, inclusive, to assist and provide information to school employees, students, and families about accessing postsecondary educational resources and opportunities for students who may potentially meet the qualification for the AB 540 tuition waiver.
5. Encourages the CCC, CSU and UC to establish Dream Resource Centers on each of their respective campuses. The bill specifies all of the following relative to Dream Resource Centers:
   1. Dream Resource Centers may offer support services, including, but not

necessarily limited to, state and institutional financial aid assistance, academic counseling, peer support services, psychological counseling, referral services, and legal services.

• 1. Dream Resource Centers may be housed within the existing student

service or academic centers.

• 1. The space in which the Dream Resource Liaison is located may be

deemed a Dream Resource Center.

• 1. Provides that this bill not be construed as encouraging the construction of

a new or separate space for Dream Resource Centers.

• 1. Authorizes, CSU, CCC and UC to seek and accept on behalf of the state

any gift and terms and conditions thereof will aid in the creation and operation of Dream Resource Centers for their respective systems, as specified.

1. States legislative findings and declarations relative to the challenges and needs of undocumented students and the importance of streamlining resources for these students on campus.
2. Establishes if the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, the state shall reimburse the applicable entities.

STAFF COMMENTS

1. Need for the bill. According to the author, “since the passage of AB 540 in 2001 California has continued to provide resources and tools to colleges and universities to better serve undocumented youth that often times run into very unique challenges that hinder their pursuit in obtaining a degree or certificate. Many of these resources vary from ensuring undocumented youth are able to hold any leadership position available on campus, to loans and financial aid, creating pathways that allow students to enter into fields that require licensing after having studied a certain trade. Unfortunately, as the legislature has continued to address these unique problems individually through separate pieces of legislation colleges and universities have not been proactive in centralizing information and resources that undocumented and immigrant youth would benefit from. By campuses not consolidating this information for this underserved student population, they continue to run into barriers that may have significant impacts on their educational journey.

Moreover, with the passage of legislation that creates safe zone procedures when federal law enforcement enters onto a campus, designated Dream Liaisons are needed now more than ever to ensure that students are provided with the most accurate information when such incidences occur to debunk any myths or rumors of federal law enforcement activity.”

1. State resources for AB 540 students. State law, established by AB 540 and expanded upon by other legislation, allows non-resident students who meet certain qualifications to pay in-state tuition. These students may include undocumented students, students who are US citizens but who are not CA residents, and dependent students whose parents are not CA residents. The California Dream Act, established by SB 131 (Cedillo, chapter 604, statutes of 2010) allows AB 540 students to apply for and receive private scholarships funded through public universities, state-administered financial aid, University grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants. Current law additionally establishes a loan program, known as the Dream loan, for those students attending a participating University of California or California State University. Students apply for these awards using the California Dream application.
2. Deferred Action for Child Hood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA is a federal process that defers removal action of an individual for a specified number of years. It allows those who are eligible to have work authorization. Some students with DACA status participate in state work-study programs. A person can be eligible for both the exemption established by AB 540 and DACA status or just either one. The state and federal programs are independent of each other. An undocumented student without DACA status is not authorized to work and there is growing concern that those with work authorization under the DACA program will soon lose their authorization as the Trump administration attempts to phase-out the program. Ensuring that students are receiving accurate and update information could be a critical component for their academic success.
3. Existing services offered at campuses. Support for AB 540 students on each campus varies and services can range from having a designated center that is independent or share a space and/or having a point of contact. As part of the President’s Initiative on Undocumented Students, each University of California campus has a designated physical space with where knowledgeable staff is housed and available to support to undocumented students. Among the 23 California State University campuses, 15 have a designated space on campus (Dream Resource Center) others provide information through existing student support programs. Many community colleges have either a space or staff dedicated to offering support undocumented students as they matriculate. CCCCO fall 2016 survey, the most recent data available to date, of the 72 community college districts, 10 districts have already established Dream Centers and 30 districts have targeted strategies in place to eventually lead to the creation of a Dream Center. Some campuses may focus on this student population as a component of the Student Equity Plan. These plans are developed by each California Community College campus in effort to close achievement gaps in access and success for underrepresented student groups.

This bill provides a uniform statewide standard for serving this particular group of students. It requires a campus to designate an individual who is knowledgeable enough to assist undocumented students in their unique situation as they matriculate. The bill does not require, only encourages, a campus to establish a Dream Resource center.

1. Prior and Recent legislation.

AB 1622 (Low, 2017) was held on the Assembly Appropriations Committee Suspense File, was substantially similar in nature to this measure.

AB 2009 (Lopez of 2016) which was vetoed by the Governor, was substantially similar in nature to this measure.

AB 1366 (Lopez of 2015) which died on the Inactive File on the Senate Floor, was similar in nature to this measure.

AB 1037 (Limon, 2018) establishes, commencing with the 2018-19 academic year, the Cal Grant B Service Incentive Grant Program, under the administration of the California Student Aid Commission who meet the requirements to qualify for the exemption from nonresident tuition established by AB 540 (Firebaugh, Chapter 814, Statutes of 2001). This bill was heard and passed by this committee on June 6^th.

SUPPORT

California Dream Network

California Policy Center

California State Student Association

Campaign for College Opportunity

Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights

Community College League of California

Educators for Fair Consideration

Kid City Hope Place

Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

MALDEF

Southern California College Access Network

Student Senate for California Community Colleges

Students Making a Change

The Campaign for College Opportunity

The Civil Rights Project

The Education Trust-West

Think Together

University of California

University of Southern California

Young Invincible

OPPOSITION

None received

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:AB 2477

Author:(Rubio and Low)

As Amended Ver:

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Requires the California Community Colleges (CCC) and the California State University (CSU), and requests the University of California (UC), to create Dream Resource Liaisons and Centers on each campus, as specified, and encourages the aforementioned liaisons to provide support to school districts and county offices of education that maintain any of grades 9 – 12, inclusive in their region, for pupils who may potentially meet specified qualifications (as established under existing law - Education Code (EC) Section 68130.5).

EXISTING LAW:

Federal law.

On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security, under the direction of President Obama, announced the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, authorizing certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines to request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal. They are also eligible for work authorization. Deferred action is a use of prosecutorial discretion to defer removal action against an individual for a certain period of time. Deferred action does not provide lawful status.

Individuals may request consideration of DACA if they meet all of the following requirements:

1. Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
2. Came to the United States before their 16th birthday;
3. Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;
4. Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making the request for consideration of deferred action;
5. Had no lawful status on June 15, 2012, meaning never had a lawful immigration status on or before June 15, 2012, or any lawful immigration status or parole obtained prior to June 15, 2012, that had expired as of June 15, 2012;
6. Currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a General Educational Development certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and,
7. Have not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.

State law.

1. Exempts specified California nonresidents from paying nonresident tuition at UC, CSU, and CCC, also known as the AB 540 nonresident tuition waiver, if they meet all of the following:
   1. Attended or attained credits at a California high school, an adult school, a CCC campus, or a combination of these entities, for the equivalent of three or more years; or completed three or more years of full-time high school coursework, and a total of three or more years of attendance in California elementary schools, California secondary schools, or a combination of such elementary and secondary schools;
   2. Graduated from a California high school or attained an equivalent degree; attained a CCC associate degree; or fulfilled the minimum transfer requirements from a CCC campus to a UC or CSU campus;
   3. Registered or attended an accredited California higher education institution beginning after fall of the 2001-02 academic year; and,
   4. If a person without lawful immigration status has filed an affidavit stating that the student has filed an application to legalize his or her immigration status or will file such an application as soon as he or she is eligible to so do (EC Section 68130.5.).
2. Establishes the California Dream Act to provide state financial aid, including the Cal Grant Program and the CCC California College Promise Grant (formerly known as the Board of Governors Fee Waiver), and institutional financial aid to students who qualify for the aforementioned exemption from non-resident tuition (as listed in number one above), students must apply by March 2 prior to the academic year; Dream Act recipients receive Cal Grant Entitlement awards, but are not eligible for Competitive Cal Grant awards unless funding remains available after eligible California students have received awards (EC Section 69508.5).
3. Establishes the California Dream Loan Program intended to provide low-interest loans to Dream Act students who are accessing the Cal Grant program and attending UC and CSU. These students are not eligible for federal student loans, making it difficult for some to cover the total costs of college. The law requires the state, UC and CSU to split the costs of launching the program (EC Sections 70030-70039).

FISCAL EFFECT: According to the Assembly Appropriations Committee:

1. Potential ongoing costs of about $4 million annual Proposition 98 General Fund (GF) at CCC campuses. Ongoing costs of about $60,000 annual GF for the CCC Chancellor's Office to provide administration of the program and technical assistance to campuses.
2. Potential ongoing GF cost pressures to the CSU of about $2 million annually. The CSU indicates that they already offer these services on their campuses, and that this bill's requirements would be minor and absorbable.
3. Potential ongoing GF cost pressures to the UC of about $1 million annually. The UC indicates that they already offer these services on their campuses, and that this bill's requirements would be minor and absorbable.

COMMENTS: Background. The 45th President of the United States issued an Executive Order on January 25, 2017, that aims to greatly increase the number of immigration control officials and expand the population of Californians that could be subject to deportation. Additionally, on September 5, 2017, the United States Attorney General announced that DACA will be rescinded.

Need for the measure. According to information provided by the author, every year, approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high schools nationwide. The author contends that, "In today’s political climate, undocumented students are facing even greater challenges than before. As a state, it is important to provide undocumented students with the support they need at our public colleges and universities."

The author states, "Students should feel safe in their educational journeys and this bill helps ensure undocumented students have access to resources that will help them reach their full potential".

This bill seeks to provide resources for undocumented students at the CCC, CSU, and UC, by ensuring each entity has a specified Dream Resource Liaison and Center.

Current practices by postsecondary education segments.

1. UC. The UC has consistently supported efforts to provide resources and create a supportive community for undocumented students. Every UC campus has a specified physical space whereby undocumented students can seek assistance in balancing their academics with day-to-day challenges they may face. A range of support services are offered – from academic and personal counseling to financial aid and legal advising. Each campus also has a student group, club or organization where undocumented students can become involved in an engaging and encouraging peer network.
2. CSU. The CSU is committed to supporting the academic, personal, and professional goals of undocumented students; 15 of the 23 campuses of the CSU have resource centers. The Dream Centers of the CSU are designed to provide access to college opportunities for undocumented high school, transfer, undergraduate, and graduate students, and those with mixed-status families. The Dream Centers partner with the community, staff, faculty and administrators, in order to provide undocumented students with adequate resources on and off campus. To note, of the remaining CSU campuses presently without a Dream Center on campus, several have dedicated virtual centers.
3. CCC. The CCC Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) is committed to ensuring undocumented students receive the support and recourse they need in order to be successful. Committee Staff understands that based on a CCCCO fall 2016 survey, the most recent data available to date, of the 72 community college districts, 10 districts have already established DreamCenters and 30 districts have targeted strategies in place to eventually lead to the creation of a Dream Center. Many CCC campuses have identified a person on campus to assist undocumented students as they matriculate.

Previous legislation. AB 1622 (Low) of 2017, which was held on the Assembly Appropriations Committee Suspense File, was substantially similar in nature to this measure.

AB 2009 (Lopez) of 2016, which was vetoed by the Governor, was substantially similar in nature to this measure.

AB 1366 (Lopez) of 2015, which died on the Inactive File on the Senate Floor, was similar in nature to this measure.

Analysis Prepared by: Jeanice Warden / HIGHER ED. / (916) 319-3960 FN: 0003324

Date of Hearing: April 18, 2018

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:AB 2477

Author:(Rubio) – As Introduced Ver:February 14, 2018

Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: Yes Reimbursable: Yes

SUMMARY: This bill requires, by the 2019-20 school year, California Community Colleges (CCC), California State University (CSU), and requests the University of California (UC), to designate a Dream Resource Liaison on each campus who is knowledgeable in financial aid and other services for undocumented students. It also encourages each campus to establish Dream Resource Centers to provide services such as academic counseling and legal services to undocumented students. This bill also requires school districts to designate a Dream Resource Liaison at each campus serving students in grades 9-12 to aid undocumented high school students.

FISCAL EFFECT:

1. Potential ongoing costs of about $4 million annual Proposition 98 General Fund (GF) for CCC campuses to designate Dream Resource Liaisons and Dream Centers. The state would need to reimburse these costs for CCC, were the Commission on State Mandates (CSM) to find these requirements to be a reimbursable state mandate. The CCC indicates that they already provide about $1 million annually for these services on certain campuses. Ongoing costs of about $60,000 annual GF for the CCC Chancellor’s Office to provide administration of the program and technical assistance to campuses.
2. Potential ongoing GF cost pressures to the CSU of about $2 million annually to designate Dream Resource Liaisons and Dream Centers. The CSU indicates that they already offer these services on their campuses, and that this bill’s requirements would be minor and absorbable.
3. Potential ongoing GF cost pressures to the UC of about $1 million annually to designate Dream Resource Liaisons and Dream Centers. The UC indicates that they already offer these services on their campuses, and that this bill’s requirements would be minor and absorbable.
4. Potential ongoing costs in the low tens of millions of dollars annually of Proposition 98 GF for schools to designate a Dream Resource Liaison. This bill would apply to almost 2,000 schools. Were each school to designate a quarter of a staff member’s time to perform these duties, costs likely would be in the low tens of millions of dollars statewide. The state would need to reimburse these costs for schools, were the CSM to find these requirements to be a reimbursable state mandate.

COMMENTS:

Recent Legislation. Two recent bills were substantially similar to this measure: AB 1622 (Low) of 2017 was held on the Assembly Appropriations Committee Suspense File and AB 2009 (Lopez) of 2016 was vetoed by the governor.

Analysis Prepared by: Natasha Collins / APPR. / (916) 319-2081

Date of Hearing: April 3, 2018

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Jose Medina, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:AB 2477 (

Author:Rubio and Low) – As Introduced Ver:February 14, 2018

SUBJECT: Student support services: Dream Resource Liaisons.

SUMMARY: Requires the California Community Colleges (CCC) and the California State University (CSU), and requests the University of California (UC), to create Dream Resource Liaisons and Centers on each campus, as specified, and requires the governing board of a school district or county office of education that maintains any grades from 9 – 12 inclusive, to designate a Dream Resource Liaison at each of their respective campuses that includes said grades. Specifically, this bill:

1. Makes various Legislative findings and declarations, including, but not limited to, the following:
   1. It is the intent of the Legislature to increase enrollment and graduation rates among students meeting the requirements of Assembly Bill 540 (Firebaugh), Chapter 814, Statutes of 2001, by requiring the designation of Dream Resource Liaisons and encouraging the creation of Dream Resource Centers at public institutions of higher education;
   2. Since the passage of Assembly Bill 540, the California Dream Act of 2011, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and other pieces of legislation, college affordability has become more attainable for AB 540 students, including undocumented students. This bill seeks to address this issue faced by AB 540 students, including undocumented students, by creating a centralized space that those students will be able to utilize in order to access necessary resources and opportunities to ensure they succeed, regardless of their immigration status;
   3. The creation of Dream Resource Centers would save staff time and resources by streamlining all available financial aid and academic opportunities for AB 540 students. These Dream Resource Centers would seek to empower and create a safe and welcoming environment for those students. These centers would increase enrollment, transfer, and graduation rates among this population; and,
   4. The 45^th President of the United States has threatened to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, and it is imperative, now more than ever, to provide these essential resources to our students on all college campuses.
2. Requires the CCC and the CSU, and requests the UC, commencing with the 2019-20 academic year, to ensure that it has a staff person designated as a Dream Resources Liaison who is knowledgeable in available financial aid, services, and academic opportunities for all students meeting the requirements pursuant to Education Code (EC) Section 68130.5, including undocumented students.
3. Encourages each campus of the CCC, CSU, and UC, to place the Dream Resources Liaison in the campus' extended opportunity programs and services (EOPS) office or the educational opportunity programs office, respectively, or the financial aid office.
4. Encourages the CCC, CSU, and UC to establish Dream Resource Centers on each of their respective campuses.
5. Specifies that the Dream Resources Centers may offer support services including, but not necessarily limited to: a) state and institutional financial aid assistance; b) academic counseling; c) peer support services; d) psychological counseling; e) referral services; and, f) legal services.
6. Specifies that this measure shall not be construed as mandating the construction of new or separate space for Dream Resource Centers.
7. Specifies that Dream Resource Centers may be housed within existing student service or academic centers; and, the space in which a Dream Resource Liaison is located may be deemed a Dream Resource Center.
8. Authorizes the governing boards of the segments to accept private funds to establish and operate the centers.
9. Requires the governing board of a school district or county office of education that maintains any grades from 9 – 12 inclusive, to designate a Dream Resource Liaison as described in (2), at each of their respective campuses that includes said grades.

EXISTING LAW:

Federal law.

On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security, under the direction of President Obama, announced the DACA policy, authorizing certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines to request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal. They are also eligible for work authorization. Deferred action is a use of prosecutorial discretion to defer removal action against an individual for a certain period of time. Deferred action does not provide lawful status.

Individuals may request consideration of DACA if they meet all of the following requirements:

• Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
• Came to the United States before their 16th birthday;
• Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;
• Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making the request for consideration of deferred action;
• Had no lawful status on June 15, 2012, meaning never had a lawful immigration status on or before June 15, 2012, or any lawful immigration status or parole obtained prior to June 15, 2012, that had expired as of June 15, 2012;
• Currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a General Educational Development certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and,
• Have not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.

State law.

1. Exempts specified California nonresidents from paying nonresident tuition at UC, CSU, and CCC, also known as the AB 540 nonresident tuition waiver, if they meet all of the following:
   1. Attended or attained credits at a California high school, an adult school, a CCC campus, or a combination of these entities, for the equivalent of three or more years; or completed three or more years of full-time high school coursework, and a total of three or more years of attendance in California elementary schools, California secondary schools, or a combination of such elementary and secondary schools;
   2. Graduated from a California high school or attained an equivalent degree; attained a CCC associate degree; or fulfilled the minimum transfer requirements from a CCC campus to a UC or CSU campus;
   3. Registered or attended an accredited California higher education institution beginning after fall of the 2001-02 academic year; and,
   4. If a person without lawful immigration status has filed an affidavit stating that the student has filed an application to legalize his or her immigration status or will file such an application as soon as he or she is eligible to so do (EC Section 68130.5.).
2. Establishes the California DREAM Act to provide state financial aid, including the Cal Grant Program and the CCC California College Promise Grant (formerly known as the Board of Governors Fee Waiver), and institutional financial aid to students who qualify for the aforementioned exemption from non-resident tuition (as listed in number one above), students must apply by March 2 prior to the academic year; Dream Act recipients receive Cal Grant Entitlement awards, but are not eligible for Competitive Cal Grant awards unless funding remains available after eligible California students have received awards (EC Section 69508.5).
3. Establishes the California DREAM Loan Program intended to provide low-interest loans to Dream Act students who are accessing the Cal Grant program and attending UC and CSU. These students are not eligible for federal student loans, making it difficult for some to cover the total costs of college. The law requires the state, UC and CSU to split the costs of launching the program (EC Sections 70030-70039).

FISCAL EFFECT: According to the Assembly Appropriations Committee 2017 fiscal analysis of a bill similar to this one:

1. State reimbursable mandate costs of $2.8 million GF to the CCC campus to designate a Dream Resource Liaison. While 11 CCC campuses have Dream Resource Centers and another 25 campuses designate a staff member to work with immigrant students, the remaining CCCs will incur costs. This estimate assumes an average annual cost of $37,500 to support the reimaging 77 campuses. These costs become General Fund cost pressure as the state will be required to reimburse the college for the new state mandated activity. The CCC Chancellor's Office would also incur $60,000 in administrative costs to provide technical assistance to the colleges.
2. Minor and absorbable cost to CSU. CSU already designates a staff member to work with undocumented students. Should a CSU campus decide to establish a Dream Resource Center, costs would start at $10,000 per campus.
3. Minor and absorbable cost to UC. UC believes this bill is consistent with the UC’s practices and continuing efforts to support undocumented students.
4. Significant costs to school districts and county offices of education that maintain any grades from 9 - 12 inclusive to designate a Dream Resource Liaison. There are 1,818 schools that maintain any grades from 9 – 12 inclusive. If the school is not able to designate a liaison within existing resources, the cost may be a reimbursable state mandate and an on-going General Fund cost pressure.

COMMENTS: Background. The 45^th President of the United States issued an Executive Order on January 25, 2017, that aims to greatly increase the number of immigration control officials and expand the population of Californians that could be subject to deportation. Additionally, on September 5, 2017, the United States Attorney General announced that DACA will be rescinded.

Need for the measure. According to information provided by the author, every year, approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high schools nationwide. The author contends that, "In today’s political climate, undocumented students are facing even greater challenges than before. As a state, it is important to provide undocumented students with the support they need at our public colleges and universities."

The author states, "Students should feel safe in their educational journeys and this bill helps ensure undocumented students have access to resources that will help them reach their full potential".

This bill seeks to provide resources for undocumented students at the CCC, CSU, UC, and high schools by ensuring each entity has a specified Dream Resource Liaison and Center.

Current practices by postsecondary education segments.

1) UC. The UC has consistently supported efforts to provide resources and create a supportive community for undocumented students. Every UC campus has a specified physical space whereby undocumented students can seek assistance in balancing their academics with day-to-day challenges they may face. A range of support services are offered – from academic and personal counseling to financial aid and legal advising. Each campus also has a student group, club or organization where undocumented students can become involved in an engaging and encouraging peer network.

2) CSU. The CSU is committed to supporting the academic, personal, and professional goals of undocumented students; 15 of the 23 campuses of the CSU have resource centers. The Dream Centers of the CSU are designed to provide access to college opportunities for undocumented high school, transfer, undergraduate, and graduate students, and those with mixed-status families. The Dream Centers partner with the community, staff, faculty and administrators, in order to provide undocumented students with adequate resources on and off campus. To note, of the remaining CSU campuses presently without a Dream Center on campus, several have dedicated virtual centers.

3) CCC. The CCC Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) is committed to ensuring undocumented students receive the support and recourse they need in order to be successful. Committee Staff understands that based on a CCCCO fall 2016 survey, the most recent data available to date, of the 72 community college districts, 10 districts have already established Dream Centers and 30 districts have targeted strategies in place to eventually lead to the creation of a Dream Center. Many CCC campuses have identified a person on campus to assist undocumented students as they matriculate.

Previous legislation. AB 1622 (Low) of 2017, which was held on the Assembly Appropriations Committee Suspense File, was substantially similar in nature to this measure.

AB 2009 (Lopez) of 2016, which was vetoed by the Governor, was substantially similar in nature to this measure.

AB 1366 (Lopez) of 2015, which died on the Inactive File on the Senate Floor, was similar in nature to this measure.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

Alianza

American Academy of Pediatrics, California

California Immigrant Policy Center

California Student Aid Commission

Central American Resource Center

University of California

Opposition

None on file.

Analysis Prepared by: Jeanice Warden / HIGHER ED. / (916) 319-3960