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AB 1202: Student loans: California Legislative Staff Education Loan Repayment Program.
What AB 1202 does, verified February 3, 2026
The bill establishes a student loan repayment program for full-time eligible employees of the state assembly or senate who have served for at least 12 months. The program provides up to $50,000 in student loan repayment, disbursed in monthly installments over 20 years. To be eligible, applicants must provide proof of full-time employment and obtain an attestation from their supervisor or manager that they are in good standing. The program is administered by the student aid commission and is contingent upon an annual appropriation. The program also includes a provision to accept donations and monitor for fraud, with annual reports to the legislature.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| Apr. 22, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Mar. 25, 2025 | Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED. |
| Mar. 24, 2025 | Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED. |