Overall, CFA members had a very productive legislative session. Two of our sponsored bills and four of our co-sponsored bills made it to the governor’s desk.

All of these bills reflect CFA members’ commitment to anti-racism, social justice, and an equitable education for all students in California. The pieces of legislation are also part of our fight to protect our immigrant communities and the right for every worker to organize through a union.

Here are our sponsored bills that have made it to the governor’s desk:

  • Burying Native American Remains on CSU-Owned Land — AB 977 (Ramos): This bill would require the CSU to identify and designate three burial sites on CSU-owned land, in consultation with California Native American tribes, for the proper reburial of Native American ancestral remains. This measure is a vital step toward fulfilling long overdue obligations under the California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (CalNAGPRA).
  • Financial Aid Protection for Detained Undocumented CSU Students — SB 307 (Cervantes): This bill would mandate the CSU and request the UC to protect academic and financial aid eligibility for undocumented students who are detained, deported, or otherwise unable to attend school due to actions undertaken by immigration authorities. The legislation ensures these students receive crucial legal assistance and proactive measures that prioritize their educational journey, helping them navigate the complexities they face in higher education.

Here are our co-sponsored bills awaiting the governor’s signature:

  • Descendants of Slavery to Receive Consideration in Admissions — AB 7 (Bryan): This bill would give California’s higher education institutions the option to consider providing a preference in admissions to Black applicants who are descendants of slavery. By enabling institutions to take into consideration the enduring legacy of slavery, this measure will help dismantle long-standing barriers to educational equity, increase representation, and promote greater racial justice on our campuses.
  • Increasing Labor Union Protections for Californians — AB 288 (McKinnor): This bill would allow private sector employees and their unions to petition California’s Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) to adjudicate National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) unfair practice charges, including determinations of union elections, if the NLRB fails to adjudicate those cases. The legislation gives the state the ability to step in and vindicate workers’ fundamental rights if they are unable to get a timely remedy at the federal level.
  • Education Campuses Alert Communities When ICE Appears — SB 98 (Pérez): This bill would require K-12 schools and higher education institutions to promptly alert their communities when immigration enforcement authorities are confirmed to be present on campuses. It would create safer learning environments, making students and families less likely to be caught off guard by sudden actions that may create fear, stress, and disruption of the educational process.
  • Law Enforcement Required to Identify Themselves —SB 805 (Pérez): This bill would require law enforcement personnel to display proper identification and authorize officers to request identification from anyone claiming to be a law enforcement officer if there is reasonable suspicion of criminal activity or a safety concern. This legislation would address growing public fear and confusion caused by recent aggressive immigration enforcement operations and an increase in impersonation claims.

We urge Governor Newsom to sign these bills into law. The final day for the governor to sign or veto bills is October 12.

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