A California assembly bill, if passed, would expand the Cal Grant system to cover nontuition expenses, increase access and create a Summer Cal Grant program. Assembly Bill 1314 would phase in reforms to the Cal Grant programs to further expand and simplify them. Read more...
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May 29, 12:13 am
Senate bill proposes secure housing options, services to help homeless students
A California senate bill will provide housing options and services to help homeless students transition into stable housing if passed. Senate Bill 568 will create the College-Focused Rapid Rehousing Program, which will link California’s homeless college students to housing resources in their community. Read more...
Photo: If passed, Senate Bill 568 would require some colleges and universities to partner with local homeless service agencies, facilitate access to available local housing resources and ensure homeless students are receiving all available financial aid. (Kitty Hu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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May 13, 10:43 pm
Undocumented young adults qualify for health care until age 26 in new state budget
Undocumented young adults may continue receiving health care coverage from the state until age 26, according to the governor’s budget report. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2019-2020 state budget, which was revised Thursday, stated the budget will allocate $98 million to extend the length of Medi-Cal coverage for young adults between the ages of 19 and 25 regardless of immigration status. Read more...
Photo: Gavin Newsom’s annual budget will allocate $98 million to extend the length of Medi-Cal coverage for undocumented young adults between the ages of 19 to 25. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)