California AB713 prohibits public postsecondary institutions from disqualifying students based on lack of federal work authorization.

California AB713 mandates that the University of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges cannot disqualify students from employment due to their failure to provide proof of federal work authorization, except when required by federal law or as a condition of a grant funding the position. The bill also treats federal law prohibiting hiring undocumented noncitizens as inapplicable to state government. The provisions must be implemented by January 6, 2027.

California AB713 prohibits public postsecondary institutions from disqualifying students based on lack of federal work authorization.

California AB713 mandates that the University of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges cannot disqualify students from employment due to their failure to provide proof of federal work authorization, except when required by federal law or as a condition of a grant funding the position. The bill also treats federal law prohibiting hiring undocumented noncitizens as inapplicable to state government. The provisions must be implemented by January 6, 2027.