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Assembly advances SB 640 to send automatic CSU admission letters to eligible high‑school seniors
Summary
SB 640 would create a statewide direct‑admit system so eligible graduating seniors automatically receive CSU admission letters for campuses they qualify for; committee passed the bill to Appropriations after extensive discussion about equity, special education, rural access and measures of effectiveness.
Sen. Cabaldon presented SB 640 to the Assembly Higher Education Committee, describing a direct‑admissions program that would automatically send admission letters to graduating high‑school seniors who meet CSU eligibility standards. Supporters said the policy could boost enrollment, reduce “undermatch,” and increase college access for low‑income and underrepresented students; the committee passed the bill to Appropriations.
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