Spring 2023
Committee:
Regional Affairs Committee
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges recognize that the surmounting cost of transportation limits a student’s academic success and must be set as a legislative priority starting in the 2023-2024 year;
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges work with student body associations by developing an advocacy toolkit regarding student transit accessibility, affordability, and equity;
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges advocate through, but not limited to, budget advocacy, sponsoring or co-sponsoring legislation that provides funding for a free student transit pass pilot program across the state for all individuals enrolled in public higher education; and
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges urge the governor and the State Legislature to approve and fund transit bills similar to AB 1919 (2022, Holden) by identifying non-Proposition 98 funding in the state budget to increase student success and retention rates of those from underserved communities.
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges work with student body associations by developing an advocacy toolkit regarding student transit accessibility, affordability, and equity;
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges advocate through, but not limited to, budget advocacy, sponsoring or co-sponsoring legislation that provides funding for a free student transit pass pilot program across the state for all individuals enrolled in public higher education; and
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges urge the governor and the State Legislature to approve and fund transit bills similar to AB 1919 (2022, Holden) by identifying non-Proposition 98 funding in the state budget to increase student success and retention rates of those from underserved communities.