California SB437 allows the California State University to explore and confirm descendants of enslaved persons for eligibility in reparative claims.

California SB437 adds a new chapter to the Government Code, enabling the California State University to explore and confirm an individual's status as a descendant of an enslaved person. The bill allocates up to six million dollars for this research, which may include partnerships with other universities or nonprofit institutions. The university must submit annual reports to the Legislature and Governor detailing the status of ongoing and completed research projects.

California SB437 allows the California State University to explore and confirm descendants of enslaved persons for eligibility in reparative claims.

California SB437 adds a new chapter to the Government Code, enabling the California State University to explore and confirm an individual's status as a descendant of an enslaved person. The bill allocates up to six million dollars for this research, which may include partnerships with other universities or nonprofit institutions. The university must submit annual reports to the Legislature and Governor detailing the status of ongoing and completed research projects.