This monograph presents the experiences of Los Angeles Mission College in implementing the Immigration Reform Control Act (IRCA) of 1986 and providing educational services to individuals eligible for Amnesty under IRCA. Part I sets forth the purposes of the monograph in the context of California's current anti-immigrant political climate. Part II offers a historical perspective of immigration and naturalization policy and the involvement of the Los Angeles Community Colleges in providing educational services to Amnesty students. This section also includes a series of charts depicting the significant needs of "New Californians" and explains why community colleges should be involved in their education and training needs. Part III looks at operational issues related to the development of a database of Amnesty students in all nine Los Angeles Community Colleges; the adoption of a district Amnesty education policy; the selection of proficiency assessment instruments; the training of English-as-a-Second Language teachers; the availability of instructional materials; funding; and integration of the database into the state management information system. Part IV documents the experience of Los Angeles Mission College by examining the Amnesty Education program administration; curricula; enrollment; reimbursements from the State Legalization Impact Assistance Grants; and the impact of Amnesty eligible students on the community college system. The final section discusses the citizen application process. Board of Governor reports on California Amnesty Programs are appended. (KP)