California AB537 establishes the California College Promise, providing fee waivers for eligible community college students.

California AB537 amends the Education Code to create the California College Promise, a program that provides fee waivers for first-time and returning community college students. Eligible students must maintain a certain workload and complete a financial aid application. The program excludes students charged tuition under certain conditions. The bill also mandates community colleges to partner with local educational agencies, use evidence-based practices, and address student basic needs.

California AB537 establishes the California College Promise, providing fee waivers for eligible community college students.

California AB537 amends the Education Code to create the California College Promise, a program that provides fee waivers for first-time and returning community college students. Eligible students must maintain a certain workload and complete a financial aid application. The program excludes students charged tuition under certain conditions. The bill also mandates community colleges to partner with local educational agencies, use evidence-based practices, and address student basic needs.