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AB 695

California Community Colleges Access and Continuity for Deported Students Act.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Fong and 2 co-sponsors

AB 695 would have allowed deported students to continue California community college enrollment remotely or upon return, but the Governor vetoed it.

Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
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Bill Summary · AB 695

Legislative bill overview

AB 695 would have allowed undocumented immigrants who were deported from California to re-enroll in community colleges and continue their education remotely or upon return to the state. The bill aimed to preserve educational access and continuity for students whose enrollment was interrupted by deportation proceedings.

Why is this important

Community college enrollment directly affects workforce development, economic mobility, and local tax revenues. Deported students represent a loss of human capital investment and educational infrastructure already funded by the state. The bill addresses whether public education systems should accommodate non-citizen students facing immigration enforcement.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal law conflicts: Questions about whether state institutions can provide services to deportees without conflicting with federal immigration enforcement priorities and restrictions on benefits for undocumented immigrants
  • Resource allocation: Debate over whether limited community college funding should support students outside California's borders versus residents seeking enrollment
  • Implementation challenges: Technical and administrative difficulties in providing remote education to individuals in other countries and verifying their status for re-enrollment
  • Policy precedent: Concern that the bill could establish expectations for public services to deportees that extend beyond education

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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