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CA SB384

Bill

Status

Passed

8/22/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ted Gaines

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the California Memorial Scholarship Program deadline for the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board to identify eligible persons (dependents of California residents killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks) from July 1, 2003 to July 1, 2015.

  • Requires the Board to use multiple identification methods including media outreach, written notifications to previously identified persons and family members, and communication with the federal September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Special Master.

  • Changes the participation agreement deadline from July 1, 2005 to July 1, 2016 for eligible persons to execute agreements with the Scholarshare Investment Board.

  • Extends the reversion date for remaining scholarship funds to the Antiterrorism Fund from July 1, 2015 to July 1, 2026 (or the participant's 30th birthday, whichever occurs last).

  • Takes effect immediately as an urgency statute to address the higher education expenses of September 11 dependents not currently receiving scholarships.

Legislative Description

California Memorial Scholarship Program.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 242, Statutes of 2014.

8/22/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/11/2014
Higher Education4/10/2014
Appropriations6/5/2013
Education5/9/2013
Rules5/1/2013
Public Safety2/28/2013
Rules2/20/2013

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