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California community colleges could soon offer medication abortion services at campus health centers under Assembly Bill 2540, expanding reproductive access to students who often face transportation and cost barriers. Building on a 2019 law that mandates UC and CSU campuses to provide these services, the bill would require community colleges to begin offering them by 2029 — if funded — while also mandating student outreach. Supporters champion it as essential equity for diverse, economically vulnerable students, tying healthcare access to academic success. But critics warn of staffing shortages and high costs, estimated in the millions, though proponents say funding can be managed through insurance and grants. The bill now navigates Senate review, with amendments allowing telehealth and partnerships to ease implementation across the state’s varied college health centers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d20f45360cd4187