California Education Code

§ 66076.2

EDC § 66076.2 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 5 · Title 3 · Part 40 · Ch. 2 · Art. 7.5

Statute text

(a)The Designation of California Black-Serving Institutions is hereby established to recognize colleges and universities that excel at providing academic resources to Black and African American students enrolled in degree or certificate programs offered by colleges and universities. This designation shall only be awarded to qualifying applicants by a two-thirds vote of approval by the governing board members who are present for the vote.

(b)An initial designation awarded pursuant to this article shall be valid for five academic years. Thereafter, a recipient may submit an application for renewal. A renewal designation awarded pursuant to this article shall be valid for five years.

(c)An applicant is eligible for designation pursuant to this article if the applicant meets all of the following requirements:

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 67, Sec. 61. (AB 1170) Effective January 1, 2026.