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SB 1006

Student financial aid: Cal Grant B access costs award.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Padilla

SB 1006 modifies California's Cal Grant B program to adjust access cost awards for student financial aid, affecting college affordability for low-income students.

May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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Bill Summary · SB 1006

Legislative bill overview

SB 1006 modifies California's Cal Grant B program to expand or adjust how "access costs" are calculated and awarded to eligible students. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having just been introduced and referred to the Education Committee for review.

Why is this important

Cal Grant B is a major financial aid program serving low-income California students, and changes to how access costs are calculated directly affect how much aid students receive for expenses like books, supplies, and living costs. Adjusting these formulas can meaningfully impact college affordability and completion rates for disadvantaged students.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact unclear: The bill's cost to the state budget and whether it expands or reduces total aid distribution remains unknown at this early stage
  • Definition of "access costs": Disagreement may arise over what qualifies as legitimate access costs versus other educational expenses already covered
  • Equity implications: Changes could disproportionately benefit or disadvantage specific student populations depending on how access costs are redefined

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

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