Back to California

AB-587 • 2026

Student Aid Commission: membership.

Student Aid Commission: membership.

Education
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Davies
Last action
Official status
Chaptered
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

Checked against official source text during the last sync.

Change to Student Aid Commission Membership

This law changes one spot on the state's student aid board so it is filled by someone who knows about benefits for military veterans.

What This Bill Does

  • Replaces one of the three public members with a member knowledgeable about veteran education benefits when that term expires.
  • Keeps the total number of commission members at 15.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Student Aid Commission
  • Public members serving on the commission

Terms To Know

Student Aid Commission
A state group of 15 people that manages financial aid for college students.
Public member
One of the three commission members who represents general public interests rather than a specific job or school type.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The law does not say which specific term will be replaced first.
  • The text does not list exact qualifications for how much experience is needed with veteran benefits.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Chaptered

Official Summary Text

Student Aid Commission: membership.