AB 2454 Summary

• Expands eligibility for nonminors (ages 18-20) to petition juvenile court to resume dependency jurisdiction if their guardian or adoptive parent dies or stops providing support after they turn 18, in addition to the existing death-only provision.

• Requires nonminors to be receiving public assistance (Kin-GAP, adoption assistance, or AFDC-FC) and intending to satisfy at least one condition: completing secondary education, enrolled in postsecondary/vocational education, participating in employment programs, employed 80+ hours monthly, or incapable of these due to medical condition.

• Mandates county child welfare or probation departments prepare reports addressing the nonminor's educational/vocational plans and appropriate placement before court hearing, with hearings held within 15 judicial days if prima facie showing is made.

• Requires the responsible agency to prepare a new transitional independent living case plan within 60 calendar days of the nonminor signing a voluntary reentry agreement, with court review hearing within 70 days of assuming jurisdiction.

• Provides that reimbursement for state-mandated local program costs shall be made pursuant to existing statutory procedures if the Commission on State Mandates determines such costs exist.