CA AB2425

Establishes the Hire UP: From Corrections to Career Pilot Program administered by the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to provide stipends to formerly incarcerated individuals, CalWORKs recipients, and former foster youth enrolled in community college certificate or degree programs.

Authorizes the chancellor's office to enter into agreements with up to 10 community college districts to distribute stipends equal to the state minimum wage for up to 40 hours per week based on program duration.

Eligible students must either have been released from incarceration within the last 3 years and participate in the Rising Scholars Network or another reentry program, or be CalWORKs recipients or former foster youth.

Requires participating community college districts to demonstrate adequate staffing (including dedicated outreach and workforce development staff positions), describe partner services, establish career pathways with local employers, and collect program data.

Limits total funding to $60,000,000 and requires annual legislative reports on student outcomes, employment rates, and program impact; the program sunsets on January 1, 2029.