CA SB934

Establishes the Childhood Cancer Research Grant Program administered by the University of California to fund research on childhood cancer causes, prevention, screening, treatment, and long-term effects of treatment.

Creates a 7-member Childhood Cancer Research Council composed of pediatric oncology specialists, childhood cancer survivors or parents, and a representative from the American Childhood Cancer Organization to develop program priorities and make grant recommendations to the University of California.

Requires the council to submit annual reports to the Legislature beginning January 1, 2025, detailing grant amounts, research subjects, recipient institutions, and research findings.

Creates the Andrew Hirschman Childhood Cancer Research Fund with funding to be appropriated by the Legislature, with no more than 5 percent of funds designated for program administration.

Provisions remain in effect until January 1, 2028, when this article is repealed.