This resolution supports a California bill that aims to improve access to medication abortion for community college students and enhance awareness of reproductive health services in public colleges. It is set for immediate adoption by the San Francisco city government.
Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 2540, authored by Assembly Member Catherine Stefani, the Community College Student Right to Access Act, which would expand access to medication abortion for California community college students and improve awareness of reproductive health services across California’s public higher education systems.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to expand reproductive health access for California community college students, prompted by previous laws and resolutions.
California voters approved Proposition 1, establishing that the State shall not deny or interfere with an individual’s reproductive freedom, including the right to choose to have an abortion.
California enacted Senate Bill No. 24, requiring student health centers at University of California and California State University campuses to offer abortion by medication techniques.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 2026-05-01 supporting Assembly Bill No. 2540, emphasizing the need for equitable access to reproductive health services for community college students.
Assembly Bill No. 2540, known as the Community College Student Right to Access Act, was introduced to expand access to medication abortion for California community college students.
The Board of Supervisors referred the resolution supporting AB 2540 for adoption without committee reference at the next board meeting.
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