Section 69412 - [See Note] Renewal(a)Except as otherwise provided in this section, Cal Grant 2 and 4 awards may be renewed for a total of the equivalent of four years of full-time attendance in an undergraduate program, provided the student still meets other program eligibility requirements. Commencing with the 2024-25 award year, the total number of years of eligibility for grants pursuant to this section shall be based on the student's educational level in the student's course of study as designated by the institution of attendance when the recipient initially receives payment for a grant.(b)For a student enrolled in an institutionally prescribed five-year undergraduate program, Cal Grant 2 and 4 awards may be renewed for a total of five years of full-time attendance.(c)(1)A Cal Grant recipient who has completed a baccalaureate degree, and who has been admitted to and is enrolled in a program of professional teacher preparation at an institution approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing is eligible for, but not entitled to, renewal of a Cal Grant 2 and 4 award for a total of five years of full-time attendance, provided they still meet other program eligibility requirements.(2)Payment for the fifth year of full-time attendance is limited to only those courses required for an initial teaching authorization. An award made under this subdivision may not be used for other courses.(3)A student's Cal Grant 2 or 4 renewal eligibility shall not have lapsed more than 15 months before the payment of an award for purposes of this subdivision.(d)(1)For a current or former foster youth, Cal Grant 2 or 4 awards may be renewed for a total of the equivalent of eight years of full-time attendance in an undergraduate program.(2)For purposes of this subdivision, "current or former foster youth" means a person whose dependency was established or continued by the court on or after the date on which the person reached 13 years of age.Added by Stats 2022 ch 54 (AB 183),s 8, eff. Sections 7, 8, 17, 18, and 52 of this act shall take effect only if General Fund moneys over the multiyear forecasts beginning in the 2024-25 fiscal year are available to support ongoing augmentations and actions, and if funding is provided in the annual Budget Act to implement the Cal Grant Reform Act, established pursuant to Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 69405) of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code.