Colleges with dorms must defer upfront housing costs for foster and homeless youth
Community colleges must now give current and former foster and homeless youth housing priority, as Cal State already does. Campuses with housing, and UC if the Regents agree, must ask about eligibility on applications and defer or waive upfront housing costs until financial aid arrives.
Who it affects
Current and former foster and homeless youth at public colleges
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 2766: Public postsecondary education: student housing: foster youth and homeless youth.
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.