CA AB766

Establishes dormitories or designated housing at postsecondary educational institutions as an eligible AFDC-FC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children-Foster Care) placement for minor dependents at least 16 years old who are enrolled and living independently at the institution.

Allows eligible minor dependents to receive their AFDC-FC payment directly if they meet specified conditions including enrollment at a postsecondary institution, independent living in campus housing, and completion of a supervised placement agreement and transitional independent living plan.

Prohibits California State University and California Community Colleges from counting AFDC-FC payments as income when determining financial aid eligibility for students living independently in postsecondary institutional housing.

Declares legislative intent that AFDC-FC payments received by minors shall not be counted as income by any public or private postsecondary educational institution in the state for financial aid determination purposes.

Specifies that minors receiving court-ordered reunification services are ineligible for independent postsecondary housing if the court determines such placement would impede reunification efforts, and that federal financial participation is not available for these placements unless otherwise authorized by federal law.