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CA AB1567
Bill
Status
10/13/2017
Primary Sponsor
Chris Holden
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AI Summary
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Renames the "Higher Education Outreach and Assistance Act for Emancipated Foster Youth" to the "Higher Education Outreach and Assistance Act for Foster Youth"
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Requires California State University and California Community Colleges campuses to notify admitted or enrolled foster youth about campus support programs, financial aid eligibility, and instructions for accessing qualified benefits
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Mandates State Department of Social Services and county welfare departments coordinate with university and community college staff to verify foster youth eligibility for participation in programs and benefits
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Specifies that campus notifications to foster youth may be included in acceptance letters and communication must occur at two grade levels jointly designated by both higher education segments
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Establishes this as a state-mandated local program requiring reimbursement to local agencies and school districts pursuant to Government Code Part 7 if the Commission on State Mandates determines costs are mandated by the state
Legislative Description
Public postsecondary education: California State University: California Community Colleges: foster youth: Higher Education Outreach and Assistance Act for Foster Youth.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 763, Statutes of 2017.
10/13/2017