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AB 2374

Postsecondary education: Designation of California Asian American- and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Fong and 7 co-sponsors

AB 2374 establishes formal state designation for California colleges serving significant Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander student populations, enabling access to targeted institutional support and funding.

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on ED.
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Bill Summary · AB 2374

Legislative bill overview

AB 2374 establishes a formal designation process for California postsecondary institutions that serve significant populations of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AAPI/NAPISI) students. The bill creates institutional recognition categories similar to existing Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designations, allowing eligible schools to be officially recognized as Asian American- and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions.

Why is this important

Federal and state funding, grants, and support programs often target institutions serving underrepresented student populations. Formal designation enables AAPI/NAPISI-serving schools to access targeted funding streams, conduct research on their communities' needs, and increase institutional visibility and accountability. This recognition acknowledges demographic shifts in California higher education and ensures Asian American and Pacific Islander students receive comparable institutional support to other designated groups.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and eligibility criteria: Disagreement may emerge over what enrollment percentages or student metrics qualify institutions for designation, potentially excluding some schools serving these communities
  • Funding implications: Clarity needed on whether new designation creates new funding streams or redistributes existing funds, potentially affecting currently-designated HSI and other institutions
  • Community specificity: Debate over whether grouping diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander communities under one designation adequately addresses distinct educational and socioeconomic needs within these populations

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

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