AB 1540: Integrating AB 540 Affidavit & CA Dream Act Application

Themes/Topics: Higher Education

Geography: California

Audience: Ally, Educator

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Summary

The AB 1540 Guide summarizes the changes to the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA). Starting with the 2024-25 application, the AB 540 Affidavit is now integrated into CADAA. This resource lists requirements and recommendations for affected departments within the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), or California Community College (CCC) campuses. This guide includes:

  • An overview of AB 1540
  • Options to view AB 540 Affidavits from CADAA
  • Comparison of previous vs. current AB 540 processes and reports
  • Changes to the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) resulting from AB 1540
  • Recommendations for admissions, financial aid, and undocumented student resource departments to facilitate integrating AB 1540.

Who may benefit from this resource?

Educators, staff, and departments involved in processing CA Dream Act Applications and AB 540 Affidavits, and those who work directly with AB 540-eligible and/or undocumented students, may benefit from the guidelines and recommendations listed in the AB 1540 Guide. This resource may particularly be helpful for staff in financial aid, registrar, and admissions & records departments. Individuals and organizations working with campuses may also utilize this guide to inform and urge relevant departments to implement AB 1540 effectively.

Topics & Keywords

AB 540 Affidavit, AB 1540, CA Dream Act Application (CADAA), policy implementation

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