CA ACR162

Legislature recognizes the importance of engaging young people in decisions affecting their quality of life and well-being

Student and Youth Bill of Rights serves as a framework to guide youth in organizing and advocating on policy issues affecting them

Bill emphasizes that youth of color disproportionately experience barriers in educational attainment, socio-economic status, health, and juvenile justice interactions

Student and Youth Bill of Rights establishes principles that quality of life rights shall not be denied based on race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, socio-economic status, or other protected characteristics

Bill affirms youth deserve safe school facilities, relevant curriculum, accessible higher education, due process protections, and freedom from arbitrary law enforcement surveillance and criminalization