Interagency Council on Homelessness.
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Overview
This bill updates California’s Interagency Council on Homelessness to specifically focus on addressing the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing homelessness. The council is now required to collaborate with LGBTQ+ community representatives to develop inclusive and culturally competent services, expand data collection on this population’s experiences, and recommend policies to combat discrimination and violence. The council must submit a report detailing these recommendations to the legislature by July 1, 2027.
Key provisions
- Requires the Interagency Council on Homelessness to coordinate with LGBTQ+ communities.
- Directs the council to identify policies and best practices for LGBTQ+ homelessness services.
- Mandates expanded data collection on LGBTQ+ experiences in state homelessness programs.
- Calls for recommendations to prevent discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals in homelessness programs.
- Sets a deadline of July 1, 2027, for the council to submit a report to the legislature.
Who is affected
- LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing homelessness
- California state legislators
- State government agencies
- Nonprofit organizations providing homelessness services
- Housing providers
Notable changes
- Adds a specific focus on LGBTQ+ inclusion and culturally competent services within homelessness programs.
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