WHEREAS, 94% of U.S. adults identify speeding as a problem [1], 68% of drivers felt other drivers speeding as a major threat to their personal safety [2], and speeding and aggressive driving has been the biggest concern for drivers, with 18.8% of respondents citing it as the biggest safety problem on California roadways [3];

WHEREAS, Studies indicate that 41% of college students know a victim of property crime on campus and 22% report being victims themselves of crimes including robbery, theft, sexual assault or battery, burglary, and fraud[1];

WHEREAS, inadequate safety measures deter students from enrolling in or attending evening courses due to concerns for personal safety, creating inequitable barriers particularly for working students and those with daytime responsibilities[2]; and

WHEREAS, SB1383 (2021) mandates that jurisdictions, including community college districts, procure paper products with a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content [1];

WHEREAS, California Public Contract Code § 12320 requires contractors to certify in writing the minimum, if not exact, percentage of recycled product in materials offered, including both secondary and post-consumer content, and encourages procurement contracts to give preference to products containing a higher ratio of post-consumer recycled content [2];

WHEREAS, The Student Senate for California Community Colleges in 2025 created several task forces with the RP Group, “a nonprofit, nonpartisan team made up of a dedicated Board of Directors and staff, working together with a shared and resolute goal: to increase the success of California community colleges and beyond”, on increasing college student leaders’ access to local Institutional Research and Professional Effectiveness (IRPE) offices, adding student-facing resources as a regular part of The RP Group’s research projects, and creating research opportunities specifically for CCC student

WHEREAS, Associated Students of Riverside City College promote student success and development, and Penal Code Section 626.4 currently limits the withdrawal of consent to enter school grounds to a maximum of fourteen (14) days, even in circumstances involving credible threats to student, staff, or campus safety;

WHEREAS, Incidents involving harassment, intimidation, violence, or ongoing safety risks may require longer-term or permanent exclusion of individuals from school campuses to adequately protect students and educational environments; 

WHEREAS, International students contribute significantly to California’s economy, generating $6.4 billion in economic activity and supporting over 55,000 jobs statewide during the 2023–2024 academic year, with international students at U.S. community colleges contributing $2.2 billion nationally [1];

WHEREAS, The Native American Student Support & Success Program (NASSSP), established through AB 1623 (2022, Ramos) and codified in Education Code §79520, exists to support the academic and cultural needs of Native American and Indigenous students; yet services and environments vary by campus and often exclude Traditional Healers, Indigenous Wellness Practitioners, and sacred or culturally safe spaces, despite research showing that culturally grounded wellness and respectful academic environments are essential for equity in student persistence, mental health, and academic success [1][7];

WHEREAS, The California Community College system has expanded to include three primary categories of dually enrolled students, specifically high school students, adults seeking their GED, and incarcerated students, [1][5] and since California Community Colleges offer 97% of dual enrollment statewide at little or no cost to students, participation has continued to grow, [3] with nearly 165,000 high school students in the graduating class of 2025 alone enrolled in dual enrollment programs in California [2];

WHEREAS, In a 2024 Disabled Student Programs and Services report, [1] 62,681 or approximately 36% of students suffer from a mental disability with 2,381 students of whom have suffered from acquired brain injuries which could result in a permanent disability or disabilities;