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SB 1255: Postsecondary education: Designation of California Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
What SB 1255 does, verified August 25, 2026
<p>This bill establishes the designation of California Hispanic-Serving Institutions to recognize postsecondary education campuses that excel in providing academic resources to Latino students. Upon appropriation, it creates a governing board to designate colleges and universities under this category. The office of the chancellor of the California State University would manage the application process for initial and renewal designations, which are valid for five years.</p>
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Last action: In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 3.) (August 13). |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Assembly Rule 63 suspended. |