CAL.Regulation
California grants priority college registration to veteran and GI Bill students
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2203 on September 28, 2026, adding Section 66025.4 to the Education Code. Beginning with the 2028-29 academic year, every California State University campus and community college district campus that runs a priority enrollment system must grant priority registration to students receiving a veteran-dependent fee waiver and to students using federal GI Bill benefits. The University of California is requested to do the same.
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Key points
- From the 2028-29 academic year, CSU campuses and community college districts with priority enrollment must grant priority registration to specified veteran-related students.California Legislative Information
- Covered students are those receiving a Donahoe Act fee waiver as a veteran dependent and those using any federal GI Bill benefits.California Legislative Information
- The University of California is requested, not required, to adopt the same policy.California Legislative Information
- Governor Newsom signed AB 2203 on September 28, 2026; Education Code Section 66025.4 takes effect January 1, 2027.Office of the Governor
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