Public colleges must accept high school IEPs and 504 plans as proof of disability
Community colleges, Cal State and UC campuses that require proof of disability for academic accommodations must accept a student's individualized education program, 504 plan or regional center plan, and can't demand a new diagnostic evaluation just to confirm it. Campuses may ask for other information.
Who it affects
College students with disabilities and public college campuses
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027; the changes described here start on September 1, 2027.
- : Signed into law
- : Law takes effect
- : The changes described here start to apply: colleges must accept school disability plans as proof
Official text
California AB 1713: Public postsecondary education: students with disabilities: verification: academic accommodations.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.