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CA AB2414

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jose Solorio

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Youthful Offender Reentry competitive grant program administered by the California Emergency Management Agency targeting offenders ages 16-23 upon discharge from juvenile or state correctional facilities, or probation/parole

  • Provides grants to eligible nonprofit organizations and authorizes the agency to accept private contributions; clarifies that the bill does not mandate funding for the program

  • Requires eligible programs to provide integrated education and job training (50/50 split between classroom instruction and experiential training), postsecondary education assistance, counseling services, housing acquisition or rehabilitation, and leadership development training

  • Gives enrollment priority to youths identified as gang-affiliated or with gang-affiliated family members, with participation voluntary and enrollment occurring within 72 hours of discharge

  • Repeals on January 1, 2018, unless extended by later statute enacted before that date

Legislative Description

Postdischarge Youthful Offender Community Reentry Grant

Last Action

In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

5/25/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/19/2012
Governmental Organization4/17/2012
Public Safety3/29/2012

Full Bill Text

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