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AB 90

Public postsecondary education: overnight student parking.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Corey Jackson

California bill requires public colleges to allow overnight student parking to address housing insecurity among economically vulnerable learners.

In committee: Held under submission.
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Bill Summary · AB 90

Legislative bill overview

AB 90 requires California's public postsecondary education institutions (community colleges, CSU, and UC systems) to establish policies permitting students to park overnight on campus. The bill aims to address housing insecurity by allowing students experiencing homelessness or housing instability to use their vehicles as temporary shelter while attending school.

Why is this important

California's student housing crisis has left many learners without stable housing, forcing some to sleep in vehicles or on streets. This bill attempts to provide a low-cost intervention that acknowledges the practical reality some students face while pursuing education. The policy could reduce barriers to academic completion for economically vulnerable populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Institutional burden and liability: Colleges may face concerns about security, liability, property damage, and the costs of monitoring and maintaining overnight parking areas without clear state funding mechanisms.
  • Scope and enforceability: The bill's vagueness on what "policies" must include (designated areas, time limits, amenities, enforcement) creates uncertainty about implementation standards across different campuses.
  • Root cause vs. symptom: Critics argue the bill treats a symptom of the broader housing shortage rather than addressing affordability, potentially normalizing inadequate living conditions rather than spurring substantive housing solutions.

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

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