California Code, Education Code - EDC § 79149.25

A student enrolled in a community college class or classes pursuant to an apprenticeship training program or an internship training program who does not have a social security number may use an individual tax identification number for purposes of any background check required by the class or program.  A student shall not be denied admission to an apprenticeship or internship training program because the student uses an individual tax identification number pursuant to this section.