California SB148 — Higher education budget trailer bill.

California SB148 is a budget trailer bill that allocates funds for various higher education programs. It includes provisions for the establishment of Basic Needs Centers on community college campuses to support students with basic needs insecurity. The bill also addresses the development of zero-textbook-cost degrees and open educational resources to reduce education costs. Additionally, it provides funding for the Middle Class Scholarship Program and makes adjustments to the scholarship award amounts based on household income and asset levels.

California SB148 — Higher education budget trailer bill.

California SB148 is a budget trailer bill that allocates funds for various higher education programs. It includes provisions for the establishment of Basic Needs Centers on community college campuses to support students with basic needs insecurity. The bill also addresses the development of zero-textbook-cost degrees and open educational resources to reduce education costs. Additionally, it provides funding for the Middle Class Scholarship Program and makes adjustments to the scholarship award amounts based on household income and asset levels.