New state designation for colleges that serve Asian American and Pacific Islander students
A new state board can name campuses of the UC, CSU, community colleges and private colleges as California Asian American- and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions. The community colleges chancellor's office runs applications, and each designation lasts five years.
Who it affects
Public and private colleges in California and their students
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2374: Postsecondary education: Designation of California Asian American- and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions.
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.