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CA AB2661

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Marie Waldron

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends scholarship benefits to dependents of tribal fire department firefighters killed or totally disabled in the performance of duty
  • Scholarship amount equals Cal Grant award levels, paid from Budget Act appropriations to the Student Aid Commission
  • Dependent must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Student Aid Commission, with death benefits excluded from need calculations
  • Scholarship receipt does not preclude dependents from receiving Cal Grants, other grants, or fee waivers, and vice versa
  • "Dependent" defined as children (natural or adopted) or spouse at time of death or injury

Legislative Description

Death benefits: tribal firefighters.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 85, Statutes of 2022.

7/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Labor, Public Employment and Retirement5/11/2022
Rules4/28/2022
Insurance3/10/2022

Full Bill Text

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