AB 2374: Postsecondary education: Designation of California Asian American- and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions.
<p>The bill establishes the designation of California Asian American- and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (CAANHPI-SIs) to recognize postsecondary education campuses that excel in providing academic resources to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. It creates a governing board responsible for designating colleges and universities as CAANHPI-SIs. The bill also mandates an unspecified managing entity to develop application processes and present initial and renewal applications to the governing board. Designations are valid for five years.</p>
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (August 13). |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Jun. 25, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (June 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |