CAL.Regulation
California protects resident tuition for military dependents after transfer
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1346 on September 28, 2026, amending Education Code Section 68074. A dependent child, stepchild or spouse of an active-duty servicemember who holds resident tuition classification and is granted the right to reenroll at a California public college or university keeps that classification even if the servicemember has been transferred out of state or has retired from active duty. The change takes effect January 1, 2027.
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Key points
- A qualifying military dependent granted the right to reenroll keeps resident tuition classification after the servicemember transfers out of state or retires.California Legislative Information
- Covered students are natural or adopted children, stepchildren and spouses who are dependents of active-duty members stationed in California.California Legislative Information
- The right to reenroll applies to students who withdrew or stopped out in good academic standing under existing law.California Legislative Information
- Governor Newsom signed AB 1346 on September 28, 2026; the amended Education Code Section 68074 takes effect January 1, 2027.Office of the Governor
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