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CA AB5
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Adrin Nazarian
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AI Summary
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Establishes a process within the State Department of Social Services to authorize educationally based residential programs for foster youth aged 14-18 currently in high school who have low likelihood of reunification or permanent placement
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Requires these programs to support and strive to achieve home-based family care and permanency while serving eligible foster children
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Mandates the department adopt implementing regulations by January 1, 2017
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Requires the department to report to the Legislature by January 1, 2020 on program benefits including high school graduation rates, college admission and graduation rates, and increases in family reunification or adoption (reporting requirement expires January 1, 2024)
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Specifies no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts under Article XIII B of the California Constitution
Legislative Description
Foster youth: transition from high school to postsecondary education.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/1/2016