CA AB1502

Redefines CalWORKs eligibility to grant aid to families with related children under 18 years of age based on meeting applicable eligibility requirements, without regard to parental employment status.

Specifies that absence of a parent is not a condition of eligibility for CalWORKs benefits, and defines "absence of a parent" to include continued absence due to divorce, separation, desertion, or any other reason.

Redefines "parent" to mean a natural or adoptive parent with whom an eligible child is living.

Requires the State Department of Social Services to issue implementation instructions by July 1, 2015, and adopt regulations by July 1, 2017.

Specifies that no continuous appropriation shall be made under Section 15200 of the Welfare and Institutions Code for purposes of implementing this act.