(a) (1) The Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Achievement Program is hereby established at the California State University to provide culturally responsive services to enhance student educational experiences and promote higher education success for low-income, underserved, and first-generation AANHPI students and other underrepresented students.

(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that this program be coordinated with the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Achievement Program established at the California Community Colleges pursuant to Article 10 (commencing with Section 79510) of Chapter 9 of Part 48 of Division 7.

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(b) (1) Of the amount appropriated in the annual Budget Act for the program, up to 19 percent shall support a statewide central office at a California State University campus selected by the office of the Chancellor of the California State University, in consultation with the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs.

(2) The statewide central office shall employ at least the following full-time staff:

(A) One director.

(B) One program coordinator.

(C) One program analyst.

(3) The statewide central office, in consultation with the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, shall develop the criteria and process for a grant program to provide funding to qualifying California State University campuses, pursuant to subdivision (c).

(4) The statewide central office, in consultation with the office of Chancellor of the California State University and the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs, shall establish an AANHPI stakeholder process for purposes of the program to facilitate the statewide central office’s ability to meet the needs of the community, including students and California State University campuses. Stakeholders shall include higher education practitioners and students.

(5) The statewide central office shall provide support to qualifying campuses, including, but not limited to, technical assistance, outreach, statewide and regional trainings, curriculum development, and capacity building.

(6) The statewide central office shall provide an annual report to the office of the Chancellor of the California State University pursuant to subdivision (d).

(7) The statewide central office shall fund an independent evaluation of the program pursuant to subdivision (e).

(c) (1) Of the amount appropriated in the annual Budget Act for the program, at least 81 percent shall be provided to California State University campuses with the following qualifications:

(A) The campus is eligible for the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution program authorized under the federal Higher Education Act (20 U.S.C. § 1059g).

(B) The campus has experience providing student support services to AANHPI students and other underserved students.

(C) The campus has program staff that will coordinate with campus faculty and staff to effectively deliver support services to AANHPI students.

(2) Participating campuses shall provide all of the following services:

(A) Culturally responsive learning communities.

(B) Advising and counseling services.

(C) Mental health counseling and awareness services.

(D) Career development, career readiness, and employment services.

(E) Supplemental instruction and tutoring, such as English language development and support.

(F) Asian American, Pacific Islander studies courses and curriculum development.

(G) Leadership development, internships, and mentorships.

(d) On or before March 31, of each year, the California State University shall submit a report to the Department of Finance and the appropriate fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature. The report shall be prepared by the statewide central office. The report shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:

(1) The amount of funding allocated to each participating campus.

(2) A description of the services provided by each participating campus.

(3) The number of students served by each participating campus.

(4) The number of low-income, underserved, and first-generation AANHPI students served.

(5) The number of students served who meet any of, or any combination of, the following:

(A) Completed certifications.

(B) Attained baccalaureate degrees.

(C) Transferred.

(D) Obtained a job upon completion.

(e) On or before March 31, 2026, the California State University shall submit a report evaluating the program to the Department of Finance and the appropriate fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature. The report shall be prepared by an independent evaluator selected by the office of the Chancellor of the California State University. The report shall include an assessment of the impact of the program, including a comparison of the impact of the program relative to other support strategies implemented by each participating campus for the same or similar student groups.

(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 572, Sec. 17. (AB 190) Effective September 27, 2022.)