California State University and University of California: financial incentives: nonprofit organizations: service learning.

Assembly Member Ávila Farías proposes allowing California State University and University of California campuses to provide financial incentives to nonprofit organizations that facilitate service learning programs for undergraduate students. The legislation defines service learning as educational activities that combine community service with instruction and reflection to advance academic and civic engagement objectives.

Under the measure, participating campuses may allocate funds to qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including stipends for supervising students during service learning placements. Institutions can utilize existing resources or pursue additional funding through private donations and grants to support these partnerships. The bill makes participation optional for individual CSU and UC campuses, giving institutions flexibility in implementing service learning initiatives that align with their academic programs and community engagement goals.