Amended IN Senate June 13, 2018 Amended IN Assembly March 15, 2018 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2210Introduced by Assembly Member McCartyFebruary 12, 2018 An act to amend Section 68075.6 of add Section 68075.65 to the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2210, as amended, McCarty. Public postsecondary education: community colleges: refugees and holders of certain special immigrant visas. visas: exemption from nonresident tuition.Existing law establishes the California State University, the California Community Colleges, and the University of California as under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, as one of the 3 segments of public postsecondary education in this state. Existing law provides for the appointment, by the board of governors, of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to serve as the chief executive officer of the segment. Existing law exempts students who have been granted special immigrant visas pursuant to a specified federal statute, statutes, or are refugees admitted to the United States under a specified federal statute, and who, upon entering the United States, settled in California, from paying nonresident tuition at the California Community Colleges. Existing law authorizes a community college district to report a student, who is exempt from nonresident tuition under this provision and who is enrolled as a student of that district, as a full-time equivalent student for apportionment purposes. Colleges, as specified.This bill would exempt students granted special immigrant visas pursuant to an additional federal statute from paying nonresident tuition at the California Community Colleges. To the extent that this bill would place additional requirements on community college districts to exempt those students from nonresident tuition, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. require the Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges to notify qualifying individuals that they are exempt from paying nonresident tuition under the statute described above if they enroll at a campus of the California Community Colleges. The bill would authorize the chancellors office, in implementing the bill, to consult with the Refugee Programs Bureau of the State Department of Social Services and with private sector resettlement agencies, and, where appropriate, to utilize mass media and electronic modes of communication to reach as many qualified individuals as is feasible.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.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YESNO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 68075.65 is added to the Education Code, immediately following Section 68075.6, to read:68075.65. (a) The Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges shall notify individuals with special immigrant visas who have been granted a status under Section 1244 of Public Law 110-181, under Public Law 109-163, or under Section 602(b) of Title VI of Division F of Public Law 111-8, or is a refugee admitted to the United States under Section 1157 of Title 8 of the United States Code, and who, upon entering the United States, have settled in California, that, pursuant to Section 68075.6, they are exempt from paying nonresident tuition if they enroll at a campus of the California Community Colleges.(b) In implementing this section, the Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges is authorized to consult with the Refugee Programs Bureau of the State Department of Social Services and with private sector resettlement agencies and, where appropriate, to utilize mass media and electronic modes of communication to reach as many qualified individuals as is feasible.SECTION 1.Section 68075.6 of the Education Code is amended to read:68075.6.(a)The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1)The wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and other countries have displaced many families, causing many of them to flee their homes in search of a better life. Between 2011 and March 2017, more than 36,000 refugees entered California, with nearly 8,000 of them entering in 2016.(2)Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, certain Afghan and Iraqi nationals were provided special immigrant status in the United States. Through the end of 2015, more than 37,000 individuals were granted special immigrant visa (SIV) status under this program. Between 2011 and March 2017, 9,200 SIV holders resettled in California.(3)Under the federal Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, certain Afghan nationals were provided special immigrant status in the United States.(4)Many of these families have escaped war and persecution in order to improve the lives of their families, but encounter numerous barriers, such as the cost of higher education, when assimilating into the United States. Access to institutions of higher education will ensure that students from these families are able to pursue their educational goals and rebuild and improve their lives and the lives of their families.(b)Notwithstanding any other law:(1)A student of the California Community Colleges who has a special immigrant visa that has been granted a status under Section 1244 of Public Law 110-181, under Public Law 109-163, or under Section 602(b) of Title VI of Division F of Public Law 111-8, or is a refugee admitted to the United States under Section 1157 of Title 8 of the United States Code, and who, upon entering the United States, settled in California, shall be exempt from paying the nonresident tuition fee required by Section 76140 for the length of time he or she lives in this state up to the minimum time necessary to become a resident.(2)A community college district may report a student, who is exempt from nonresident tuition pursuant to this section and who is enrolled as a student in that district, as a full-time equivalent student for apportionment purposes.SEC. 2.If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
Amended IN Senate June 13, 2018 Amended IN Assembly March 15, 2018 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2210Introduced by Assembly Member McCartyFebruary 12, 2018 An act to amend Section 68075.6 of add Section 68075.65 to the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2210, as amended, McCarty. Public postsecondary education: community colleges: refugees and holders of certain special immigrant visas. visas: exemption from nonresident tuition.Existing law establishes the California State University, the California Community Colleges, and the University of California as under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, as one of the 3 segments of public postsecondary education in this state. Existing law provides for the appointment, by the board of governors, of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to serve as the chief executive officer of the segment. Existing law exempts students who have been granted special immigrant visas pursuant to a specified federal statute, statutes, or are refugees admitted to the United States under a specified federal statute, and who, upon entering the United States, settled in California, from paying nonresident tuition at the California Community Colleges. Existing law authorizes a community college district to report a student, who is exempt from nonresident tuition under this provision and who is enrolled as a student of that district, as a full-time equivalent student for apportionment purposes. Colleges, as specified.This bill would exempt students granted special immigrant visas pursuant to an additional federal statute from paying nonresident tuition at the California Community Colleges. To the extent that this bill would place additional requirements on community college districts to exempt those students from nonresident tuition, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. require the Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges to notify qualifying individuals that they are exempt from paying nonresident tuition under the statute described above if they enroll at a campus of the California Community Colleges. The bill would authorize the chancellors office, in implementing the bill, to consult with the Refugee Programs Bureau of the State Department of Social Services and with private sector resettlement agencies, and, where appropriate, to utilize mass media and electronic modes of communication to reach as many qualified individuals as is feasible.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.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YESNO
Amended IN Senate June 13, 2018 Amended IN Assembly March 15, 2018
Amended IN Senate June 13, 2018
Amended IN Assembly March 15, 2018
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill No. 2210
Introduced by Assembly Member McCartyFebruary 12, 2018
Introduced by Assembly Member McCarty
February 12, 2018
An act to amend Section 68075.6 of add Section 68075.65 to the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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AB 2210, as amended, McCarty. Public postsecondary education: community colleges: refugees and holders of certain special immigrant visas. visas: exemption from nonresident tuition.
Existing law establishes the California State University, the California Community Colleges, and the University of California as under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, as one of the 3 segments of public postsecondary education in this state. Existing law provides for the appointment, by the board of governors, of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to serve as the chief executive officer of the segment. Existing law exempts students who have been granted special immigrant visas pursuant to a specified federal statute, statutes, or are refugees admitted to the United States under a specified federal statute, and who, upon entering the United States, settled in California, from paying nonresident tuition at the California Community Colleges. Existing law authorizes a community college district to report a student, who is exempt from nonresident tuition under this provision and who is enrolled as a student of that district, as a full-time equivalent student for apportionment purposes. Colleges, as specified.This bill would exempt students granted special immigrant visas pursuant to an additional federal statute from paying nonresident tuition at the California Community Colleges. To the extent that this bill would place additional requirements on community college districts to exempt those students from nonresident tuition, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. require the Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges to notify qualifying individuals that they are exempt from paying nonresident tuition under the statute described above if they enroll at a campus of the California Community Colleges. The bill would authorize the chancellors office, in implementing the bill, to consult with the Refugee Programs Bureau of the State Department of Social Services and with private sector resettlement agencies, and, where appropriate, to utilize mass media and electronic modes of communication to reach as many qualified individuals as is feasible.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.
Existing law establishes the California State University, the California Community Colleges, and the University of California as under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, as one of the 3 segments of public postsecondary education in this state. Existing law provides for the appointment, by the board of governors, of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to serve as the chief executive officer of the segment. Existing law exempts students who have been granted special immigrant visas pursuant to a specified federal statute, statutes, or are refugees admitted to the United States under a specified federal statute, and who, upon entering the United States, settled in California, from paying nonresident tuition at the California Community Colleges. Existing law authorizes a community college district to report a student, who is exempt from nonresident tuition under this provision and who is enrolled as a student of that district, as a full-time equivalent student for apportionment purposes. Colleges, as specified.
This bill would exempt students granted special immigrant visas pursuant to an additional federal statute from paying nonresident tuition at the California Community Colleges. To the extent that this bill would place additional requirements on community college districts to exempt those students from nonresident tuition, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. require the Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges to notify qualifying individuals that they are exempt from paying nonresident tuition under the statute described above if they enroll at a campus of the California Community Colleges. The bill would authorize the chancellors office, in implementing the bill, to consult with the Refugee Programs Bureau of the State Department of Social Services and with private sector resettlement agencies, and, where appropriate, to utilize mass media and electronic modes of communication to reach as many qualified individuals as is feasible.
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.
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The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 68075.65 is added to the Education Code, immediately following Section 68075.6, to read:68075.65. (a) The Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges shall notify individuals with special immigrant visas who have been granted a status under Section 1244 of Public Law 110-181, under Public Law 109-163, or under Section 602(b) of Title VI of Division F of Public Law 111-8, or is a refugee admitted to the United States under Section 1157 of Title 8 of the United States Code, and who, upon entering the United States, have settled in California, that, pursuant to Section 68075.6, they are exempt from paying nonresident tuition if they enroll at a campus of the California Community Colleges.(b) In implementing this section, the Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges is authorized to consult with the Refugee Programs Bureau of the State Department of Social Services and with private sector resettlement agencies and, where appropriate, to utilize mass media and electronic modes of communication to reach as many qualified individuals as is feasible.SECTION 1.Section 68075.6 of the Education Code is amended to read:68075.6.(a)The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1)The wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and other countries have displaced many families, causing many of them to flee their homes in search of a better life. Between 2011 and March 2017, more than 36,000 refugees entered California, with nearly 8,000 of them entering in 2016.(2)Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, certain Afghan and Iraqi nationals were provided special immigrant status in the United States. Through the end of 2015, more than 37,000 individuals were granted special immigrant visa (SIV) status under this program. Between 2011 and March 2017, 9,200 SIV holders resettled in California.(3)Under the federal Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, certain Afghan nationals were provided special immigrant status in the United States.(4)Many of these families have escaped war and persecution in order to improve the lives of their families, but encounter numerous barriers, such as the cost of higher education, when assimilating into the United States. Access to institutions of higher education will ensure that students from these families are able to pursue their educational goals and rebuild and improve their lives and the lives of their families.(b)Notwithstanding any other law:(1)A student of the California Community Colleges who has a special immigrant visa that has been granted a status under Section 1244 of Public Law 110-181, under Public Law 109-163, or under Section 602(b) of Title VI of Division F of Public Law 111-8, or is a refugee admitted to the United States under Section 1157 of Title 8 of the United States Code, and who, upon entering the United States, settled in California, shall be exempt from paying the nonresident tuition fee required by Section 76140 for the length of time he or she lives in this state up to the minimum time necessary to become a resident.(2)A community college district may report a student, who is exempt from nonresident tuition pursuant to this section and who is enrolled as a student in that district, as a full-time equivalent student for apportionment purposes.SEC. 2.If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 68075.65 is added to the Education Code, immediately following Section 68075.6, to read:68075.65. (a) The Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges shall notify individuals with special immigrant visas who have been granted a status under Section 1244 of Public Law 110-181, under Public Law 109-163, or under Section 602(b) of Title VI of Division F of Public Law 111-8, or is a refugee admitted to the United States under Section 1157 of Title 8 of the United States Code, and who, upon entering the United States, have settled in California, that, pursuant to Section 68075.6, they are exempt from paying nonresident tuition if they enroll at a campus of the California Community Colleges.(b) In implementing this section, the Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges is authorized to consult with the Refugee Programs Bureau of the State Department of Social Services and with private sector resettlement agencies and, where appropriate, to utilize mass media and electronic modes of communication to reach as many qualified individuals as is feasible.
SECTION 1. Section 68075.65 is added to the Education Code, immediately following Section 68075.6, to read:
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68075.65. (a) The Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges shall notify individuals with special immigrant visas who have been granted a status under Section 1244 of Public Law 110-181, under Public Law 109-163, or under Section 602(b) of Title VI of Division F of Public Law 111-8, or is a refugee admitted to the United States under Section 1157 of Title 8 of the United States Code, and who, upon entering the United States, have settled in California, that, pursuant to Section 68075.6, they are exempt from paying nonresident tuition if they enroll at a campus of the California Community Colleges.(b) In implementing this section, the Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges is authorized to consult with the Refugee Programs Bureau of the State Department of Social Services and with private sector resettlement agencies and, where appropriate, to utilize mass media and electronic modes of communication to reach as many qualified individuals as is feasible.
68075.65. (a) The Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges shall notify individuals with special immigrant visas who have been granted a status under Section 1244 of Public Law 110-181, under Public Law 109-163, or under Section 602(b) of Title VI of Division F of Public Law 111-8, or is a refugee admitted to the United States under Section 1157 of Title 8 of the United States Code, and who, upon entering the United States, have settled in California, that, pursuant to Section 68075.6, they are exempt from paying nonresident tuition if they enroll at a campus of the California Community Colleges.(b) In implementing this section, the Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges is authorized to consult with the Refugee Programs Bureau of the State Department of Social Services and with private sector resettlement agencies and, where appropriate, to utilize mass media and electronic modes of communication to reach as many qualified individuals as is feasible.
68075.65. (a) The Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges shall notify individuals with special immigrant visas who have been granted a status under Section 1244 of Public Law 110-181, under Public Law 109-163, or under Section 602(b) of Title VI of Division F of Public Law 111-8, or is a refugee admitted to the United States under Section 1157 of Title 8 of the United States Code, and who, upon entering the United States, have settled in California, that, pursuant to Section 68075.6, they are exempt from paying nonresident tuition if they enroll at a campus of the California Community Colleges.(b) In implementing this section, the Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges is authorized to consult with the Refugee Programs Bureau of the State Department of Social Services and with private sector resettlement agencies and, where appropriate, to utilize mass media and electronic modes of communication to reach as many qualified individuals as is feasible.
68075.65. (a) The Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges shall notify individuals with special immigrant visas who have been granted a status under Section 1244 of Public Law 110-181, under Public Law 109-163, or under Section 602(b) of Title VI of Division F of Public Law 111-8, or is a refugee admitted to the United States under Section 1157 of Title 8 of the United States Code, and who, upon entering the United States, have settled in California, that, pursuant to Section 68075.6, they are exempt from paying nonresident tuition if they enroll at a campus of the California Community Colleges.
(b) In implementing this section, the Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges is authorized to consult with the Refugee Programs Bureau of the State Department of Social Services and with private sector resettlement agencies and, where appropriate, to utilize mass media and electronic modes of communication to reach as many qualified individuals as is feasible.
(a)The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(1)The wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and other countries have displaced many families, causing many of them to flee their homes in search of a better life. Between 2011 and March 2017, more than 36,000 refugees entered California, with nearly 8,000 of them entering in 2016.
(2)Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, certain Afghan and Iraqi nationals were provided special immigrant status in the United States. Through the end of 2015, more than 37,000 individuals were granted special immigrant visa (SIV) status under this program. Between 2011 and March 2017, 9,200 SIV holders resettled in California.
(3)Under the federal Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, certain Afghan nationals were provided special immigrant status in the United States.
(4)Many of these families have escaped war and persecution in order to improve the lives of their families, but encounter numerous barriers, such as the cost of higher education, when assimilating into the United States. Access to institutions of higher education will ensure that students from these families are able to pursue their educational goals and rebuild and improve their lives and the lives of their families.
(b)Notwithstanding any other law:
(1)A student of the California Community Colleges who has a special immigrant visa that has been granted a status under Section 1244 of Public Law 110-181, under Public Law 109-163, or under Section 602(b) of Title VI of Division F of Public Law 111-8, or is a refugee admitted to the United States under Section 1157 of Title 8 of the United States Code, and who, upon entering the United States, settled in California, shall be exempt from paying the nonresident tuition fee required by Section 76140 for the length of time he or she lives in this state up to the minimum time necessary to become a resident.
(2)A community college district may report a student, who is exempt from nonresident tuition pursuant to this section and who is enrolled as a student in that district, as a full-time equivalent student for apportionment purposes.
If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.