Regent Janet Riley tells senators UC is 'completely compliant' with Prop. 209 amid admissions concerns
Summary
During her confirmation hearing, Regent nominee Janet Riley said the University of California is compliant with Proposition 209 and outlined outreach and review policies as senators probed admissions transparency and legal challenges.
During questioning about admissions and race-conscious policies, Regent nominee Janet Riley told the Senate Rules Committee that the University of California believes it is in compliance with Proposition 209, which prohibits state institutions from granting preferential treatment based on race. Riley said the UC system publishes eligibility criteria and data annually and that the board monitors outreach and comprehensive review efforts to ensure access.
Senators pressed Riley on concrete oversight measures in light of lawsuits and complaints; Riley acknowledged ongoing litigation but emphasized published admissions guidance, campus outreach (UC Scout, counselor engagement) and support programs such as summer-bridge initiatives and peer tutoring. "I feel like that we are completely compliant with prop 2 0 9," Riley said on the record while describing measures to recruit and support students from underrepresented regions.
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