California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 1617 — Pupil instruction: high school graduation requirements: financial aid applications.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law requires a pupil to complete specified courses as a condition of receiving a diploma of graduation from high school. Commencing with the 2024–25 school year, and as a condition for granting a grade 12 pupil a diploma of graduation from high school, this bill would require that the governing body of a school district, county office of education, or charter school ensure that a grade 12 pupil who does not opt out, as provided, completes and submits a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or, if the pupil is exempt from paying nonresident tuition under existing law, completes and submits a form for purposes of the California Dream Act. The bill would require the school district, county office of education, or charter school to exempt a pupil who fails to comply with the requirement due to extenuating circumstances, as provided. By imposing additional duties on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on ED.

  4. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on ED.

  6. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended.

  7. Referred to Com. on ED.

  8. Read first time.

  9. From printer. May be heard in committee March 25.

  10. Introduced. To print.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1617 do?
Existing law requires a pupil to complete specified courses as a condition of receiving a diploma of graduation from high school. Commencing with the 2024–25 school year, and as a condition for granting a grade 12 pupil a diploma of graduation from high school, this bill would require that the governing body of a school district, county office of education, or charter school ensure that a grade 12 pupil who does not opt out, as provided, completes and submits a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or, if the pupil is exempt from paying nonresident tuition under existing law, completes and submits a form for purposes of the California Dream Act. The bill would require the school district, county office of education, or charter school to exempt a pupil who fails to comply with the requirement due to extenuating circumstances, as provided. By imposing additional duties on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Who sponsors AB 1617?
AB 1617 is sponsored by Reyes, Eloise Gómez (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 1617?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1617?
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