Senator Jim Beall's office that on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 9am, a bill will be presented at the Capitol. The SB 940, (Extended Cal Grant funding for foster youth) will be addressed.
Senator Beall's office would like to see as many foster youth present, as well as, supporters of foster youth to learn more.
SB 940 will improve post-secondary achievement among foster youth by increasing access to California’s largest and most important financial aid program, the Cal Grant. This bill has three key provisions:
First, remove the requirement that foster youth apply for an entitlement Cal Grant within one year of high school graduation and instead authorize foster youth to receive an entitlement Cal Grant if they meet other existing eligibility criteria and have not reached their 26th birthday as of July 1 of the award year.
Second, extend the length of time a foster youth is eligible for the Cal Grant from 4 years to 8 years.
Third, change the deadline for the Cal Grant entitlement application from March 2nd to September 2nd for foster youth applying to attend community college.
LOCATION: Address: State Capitol (1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814) Room 4203
The Fact Sheet is attached.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Estevan Ginsburg Estevan.Ginsburg@sen.ca.gov (916) 651-4015
Sponsor Contacts: Debbie Raucher John Burton Advocates for Youth Debbie@jbaforyouth.org (
510) 593-8382
Paola Santana Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce psantana@lachamber.com (213) 580-7586
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