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CA AB2414
Bill
Status
2/24/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jose Solorio
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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