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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | SB 1348 | Establishes Designation of Black-Serving Institutions | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
| 8/28 | SB 1348 | Establishes Designation of Black-Serving Institutions | Bill Passed - House (69 - 0) |
| 8/27 | AB 1780 | Prohibits Legacy or Donor Preference in College Admission | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5) |
| 8/27 | AB 2508 | Establishes the California Kids Investment and Development Savings (KIDS) Program | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
| 6/27 | AB 1790 | Amends Policy for Sex Discrimination in the California State University System that Classifies Sexual Harassment as a Form of Sex Discrimination | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
| 5/22 | SB 1287 | Amends Education Code Relating to Public Post-Secondary Education | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 1) |
| 5/21 | SB 971 | Exempts Certain Students from Nonresident Tuition Fee | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4) |
| 5/21 | AB 2925 | Amends Education Codes by Prohibiting Discrimination in Higher Education | Bill Passed - House (73 - 0) |