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>
| Sep. 03, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 60. Noes 14.). |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 34. Noes 5.). |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |