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AB 556: Public postsecondary education: waiver of campus-based fees: veterans.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 3, 2026

What AB 556 does, verified February 3, 2026

The bill aims to waive mandatory systemwide tuition and fees for certain students in public postsecondary education institutions in California. These students include children of veterans with service-connected disabilities, Medal of Honor recipients, and their children. The bill also prohibits charging mandatory campus-based fees to these students. The waiver and fee exemption apply to the University of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges. The state will reimburse local agencies and school districts for any mandated costs associated with the bill.

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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Alexandra MacedoLaShae Sharp-CollinsDavid TangipaJuan AlanisLaurie DaviesPilar Schiavo
Recent actions11 total · showing 5
Feb. 02, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Jan. 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
May. 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
Apr. 23, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
Apr. 09, 2025Coauthors revised.
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