State Bill Seeks CEQA Exemption for California Universities
“With the housing crisis hitting low-income students especially hard, Wiener says access to secure, affordable housing is key to providing them with the opportunity to succeed. ‘According to a 2021 report by the Legislative Analyst’s Office, 16% of UC students and 10% of Cal State students are currently experiencing homelessness, which includes transitional housing or hotels. And a 2019 survey of 40,000 California community college students found that 19% were homeless in the prior year and 60% had experienced housing insecurity.'”