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Council urges governor to sign AB 540 to expand college access for qualifying students
Summary
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to send a message urging the governor to sign AB 540, a state bill the council said would allow qualifying students to pay in-state fees at California public colleges and universities after completing three years of high school in the state.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a resolution urging the governor to sign AB 540, a state measure the council said would enable qualifying students who completed three years of high school in California to pay in-state college fees.
Councilmember Reyes spoke in favor of the measure, describing the city’s history of supporting education and urging the council to send a strong message: “I encourage you to support this bill. It's on the governor's desk. We'll be sending a loud message that education for our use is very important regardless of who they are,” Reyes said, adding the requirement that students complete three years of high school in California.
Councilmember Garcetti also spoke in support, calling the bill a means to “open the door to allow them to go to college” and saying the measure would reward students who stay in school and work hard.
The council recorded a roll-call vote of 13 ayes. Members said the item would be forwarded to the governor’s office.
No implementation details or local funding changes were adopted at the meeting; the council’s action was a formal statement of support to state officials.
