AB-2504 • 2026

Community colleges: artificial intelligence: pilot program.

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Passed Legislature

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Sponsor: Bauer-Kahan
Last action: 2026-06-11
Official status: From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on ED.
Effective date: Not listed

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Community colleges: artificial intelligence: pilot program.

AB 2504, as amended, Bauer-Kahan.

What This Bill Does

AB 2504, as amended, Bauer-Kahan.
Community colleges: artificial intelligence: pilot program.
Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, administered by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, as one of the segments of public postsecondary education in the state.
Existing law requires the board to appoint a chief executive officer, known as the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.

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Bill History

2026-06-11 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on ED.
2026-06-10 California Legislative Information
Referred to Coms. on ED. and P., D.T., & C.P.
2026-05-27 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2026-05-26 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.)
2026-05-18 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-05-14 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
2026-05-06 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
2026-04-22 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-04-20 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
2026-04-16 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended.
2026-04-15 California Legislative Information
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 14).
2026-04-07 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
2026-04-06 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HIGHER ED. Read second time and amended.
2026-03-19 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Coms. on HIGHER ED. and P. & C.P. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.
2026-03-18 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
2026-03-17 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.
2026-03-09 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on B. & P.
2026-02-21 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
2026-02-20 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2504, as amended, Bauer-Kahan.
Community colleges: artificial intelligence: pilot program.
Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, administered by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, as one of the segments of public postsecondary education in the state. Existing law requires the board to appoint a chief executive officer, known as the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges. Existing law establishes community college districts throughout the state, under the administration of community college district governing boards, and authorizes these districts to provide instruction at the community college campuses they operate.
This bill, upon appropriation, would require the chancellor’s office to implement the Future of Creative Industries Pilot Program, commencing on or before July 1,
2027,
2028,
and to select up to 10 community college districts to participate in the pilot program, as specified. The bill would require the chancellor’s office, on or before January 1, 2032, to submit a report to the Legislature evaluating the effectiveness of the pilot program, as provided. The bill would repeal this pilot program on January 1, 2033.

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