Faculty Association of California Community Colleges

A proposed California bill, AB 2540, would require community colleges with health centers to provide access to abortion pills starting in 2029 if funded, extending a 2019 law for public universities. Supporters argue it addresses access barriers for students, while campus health directors express concerns about funding and capacity.

A California bill would require community colleges with health centers to provide medication abortion starting in 2029 if the Legislature provides funding. The bill, AB 2540, follows a 2019 law for universities and aims to address access barriers, but health center directors note staffing and infrastructure challenges.