AB 2881
California has just enacted a new law to support parenting college students! The law is a unique and welcome addition; while roughly 1 in 5 college students is a student parent, there are only a handful of state laws designed to protect and aid this important student population. Beginning in 2023, AB 2881 will require colleges and universities in California to provide priority registration for student parents, and to notify them of resources and supports critical to their success. California is now the first state to require educational institutions to provide priority registration for college student parents! AB 2881 is an important lever to address the needs of student parents, and it also supports higher education systems in reaching their goals to reduce equity gaps more broadly.
To apply for priority registration as a student parents visit:
Student Parent Priority Registration Form
(you will need your single sign on to access the form)
Please see below for additional resources for Student Parents:
AB 2881 Basic Information and FAQ's
Basic Needs Childcare Resources
