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AB 2203: Public postsecondary education: priority registration: veterans and dependents of veterans: federal GI Bill.
What AB 2203 does, verified August 25, 2026
This bill requires the California State University and community college districts to grant priority registration for enrollment to students who receive a fee waiver due to their veteran status or use federal GI Bill benefits, starting with the 2028-29 academic year. The bill aims to support veterans and their dependents in accessing higher education. If the commission determines that the bill contains mandated costs, the state will reimburse local agencies and school districts for those costs.
Bill journey
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Last action: In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. (2026-08-20)Alert me
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| Aug. 20, 2026 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Aug. 20, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 18, 2026 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13). |