{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"69504.5","citation":"Ed. Code, § 69504.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 3. POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION [66000. - 101460.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-3"},{"name":"DIVISION 5. GENERAL PROVISIONS [66000. - 70115.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-3/division-5"},{"name":"PART 42. STUDENT FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM [69400. - 70115.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-3/division-5/part-42"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Student Financial Aid Programs [69500. - 70048.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-3/division-5/part-42/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1.5. General Provisions [69503. - 69509.6.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-3/division-5/part-42/chapter-2/article-1.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 509, Sec. 2.   (AB 1899)   Effective January 1, 2013.","effective":"2013-01-01","html":"<p>(a) Notwithstanding any other law, students who are victims of trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes who have been granted a status under Section 1101(a)(15)(T)(i) or (ii), or Section 1101(a)(15)(U)(i) or (ii), of Title 8 of the United States Code shall be eligible to apply for, and participate in, all student financial aid programs and scholarships administered by a public postsecondary educational institution or the State of California to the same extent as individuals who are admitted to the United States as refugees under Section 1157 of Title 8 of the United States Code.</p><p>(b) The University of California is requested to adopt policies that are consistent with this section.</p>","text":"(a) Notwithstanding any other law, students who are victims of trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes who have been granted a status under Section 1101(a)(15)(T)(i) or (ii), or Section 1101(a)(15)(U)(i) or (ii), of Title 8 of the United States Code shall be eligible to apply for, and participate in, all student financial aid programs and scholarships administered by a public postsecondary educational institution or the State of California to the same extent as individuals who are admitted to the United States as refugees under Section 1157 of Title 8 of the United States Code. (b) The University of California is requested to adopt policies that are consistent with this section.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/general-provisions-69504-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}