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California community college students could soon get easier access to medication abortion right on campus thanks to a new bill, Assembly Bill 2540, which would require campuses with health centers to offer the service starting in 2029—mirroring what’s already available at state universities. Designed to close gaps for students facing transportation or financial barriers, the bill also mandates awareness campaigns. But critics warn that many community college health centers are underfunded and understaffed, with some run by just one nurse. Originally requiring on-site services, the bill now allows for telehealth or external partnerships, pending state funding. As it moves through the Senate, lawmakers are weighing its fiscal impact—making funding and staffing the key hurdles before this reproductive healthcare equity becomes reality.

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