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Panel advances AB 1171 aimed at expanding consistent health coverage for part‑time community college faculty
Summary
AB 1171 would require districts to participate in the state’s part‑time faculty health program, simplify access for single‑district faculty and preserve multi‑district reimbursement. Supporters said $200 million is already allocated but underused; some members raised budget and implementation concerns before referring the bill to Appropriations.
The Assembly Higher Education Committee voted to forward AB 1171, which would modernize the state’s part‑time faculty health insurance program, to the Appropriations Committee after robust testimony from faculty, unions and district representatives.
Assemblymember Darsana Patel said AB 1171 creates a consistent statewide framework so eligible part‑time and multi‑district faculty can access health coverage predictably. The bill would preserve the…
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