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Newsom Signs Bill to Automatically Admit California Students to State Universities

The legislation aims to boost enrollment at the 23-campus Cal State system by allowing students with good grades to skip the application process.
Newsom Signs Bill to Automatically Admit California Students to State Universities
A California State University Fullerton symbol in Anaheim, Calif., on Feb. 2, 2002. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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In-state high school students who qualify to attend California state universities can skip the application process and will be automatically admitted to the schools under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 6.
Senate Bill 640, by Sen. Christopher Cabaldon (D-Yolo), aims to increase admissions at the state’s 23 campuses in the California State University system, which is the largest four-year public university system in the United States.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.