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CA AB1567

Bill

Status

Passed

10/13/2017

Primary Sponsor

Chris Holden

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the "Higher Education Outreach and Assistance Act for Emancipated Foster Youth" to the "Higher Education Outreach and Assistance Act for Foster Youth"

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/12/2017
Human Services6/21/2017
Education6/8/2017
Rules5/30/2017
Appropriations5/1/2017
Human Services4/19/2017
Higher Education3/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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