Public social services: higher education.
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Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve support for college students facing food and housing insecurity by enhancing coordination between county human services agencies and public higher education institutions. It requires counties to gather input from basic needs directors and coordinators when developing protocols for engagement with campuses, and directs the Department of Social Services to create training for relevant staff. The bill also mandates a workgroup to share best practices and a report to the legislature on enrollment trends and available services.
Key provisions
- Requires counties to consult with basic needs directors, coordinators, and campus staff when developing protocols for engagement with public higher education institutions.
- Directs the Department of Social Services to develop and offer training on public social services topics for relevant staff.
- Establishes a quarterly workgroup to share best practices and address challenges related to student support services.
- Mandates the submission of a report to the Legislature on enrollment trends, best practices, and available services by May 1, 2027, and every three years thereafter.
- Defines ‘basic needs coordinator’ and ‘public higher education’ for clarity.
- Allows the Department of Social Services to implement the bill through all-county letters.
- Provides for reimbursement to local agencies for any state-mandated costs associated with the bill.
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