Public postsecondary education: overnight student parking.

Assembly Member Jackson's proposal to address student housing insecurity would require California community college districts to develop overnight parking programs for enrolled students. Under the measure, each district's governing board must create plans by September 2026 that designate specific parking areas where eligible students can safely park overnight, with access to bathroom and shower facilities.

The plans would establish free overnight parking permits valid for 4 weeks to one semester, security monitoring procedures, and program rules aligned with student conduct codes. Basic needs coordinators at each campus would manage applications, prioritize finding permanent housing for participants, and track usage data. Districts must vote by December 2026 on implementing their plans, with programs beginning within three months of approval.

Participating campuses would need to actively communicate housing services through orientation sessions, email notifications, and dedicated website resources. The measure includes liability protections for good faith actions by campus employees while requiring annual reporting on program utilization, participant demographics, and outcomes. These reports would be incorporated into existing basic needs services documentation submitted to the Chancellor's office and state leadership.