CA SB738

Establishes that minors who are victims of human trafficking, sexually exploited, or received food/shelter in exchange for sexual acts may become dependent children of the court if parents or guardians failed to protect them (effective until January 1, 2017).

Requires the California Health and Human Services Agency to convene an interagency workgroup by January 30, 2014, to develop a comprehensive State Plan to Serve and Protect Sexually Exploited and Trafficked Minors, with submission to Legislature, Judicial Council, and Governor by January 30, 2015.

Mandates training for group home administrators, licensed foster parents, and relative/nonrelative extended family caregivers to include instruction on cultural competency and best practices for serving sexually exploited and trafficked minors in out-of-home care.

Requires the California Child Welfare Council to provide recommendations and updates to the State Plan to Serve and Protect Sexually Exploited and Trafficked Minors.

Creates state-mandated local program requirements for community college districts with foster care education programs to provide training on serving sexually exploited and trafficked minors.