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Committee forwards bill to let part‑time community college students access Promise tuition waivers
Summary
The committee advanced AB 537 to allow California's College Promise tuition waivers to cover part‑time community college students. Supporters said the change would expand access for students balancing work and caregiving; opponents warned it could lower completion rates for students who enroll part time.
The Senate Education Committee voted to pass Assembly Bill 537 as amended to the Appropriations Committee, moving a proposal to allow California community colleges to waive fees for part‑time as well as full‑time students.
Assemblymember Arons, the bill's author, said the California College Promise currently excludes many students who cannot enroll full time because of work or caregiving responsibilities. "Expanding this program is crucial to ensure that we reach as many students as possible," the author said,…
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