California Victim Compensation Board: tuition reimbursement.
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Overview
This bill would allow the California Victim Compensation Board (VCB) to reimburse victims of sexual assault or violence for the cost of tuition at an educational institution, up to $10,000, if they are unable to continue their studies or experience an academic setback as a result of the crime. It also expands the board’s authority to reimburse for mental health counseling expenses and relocation costs, with limits on the total amount awarded and potential increases for exceptional circumstances.
Key provisions
- Authorizes VCB to reimburse tuition costs (up to $10,000) for victims of sexual assault or violence who are unable to continue their studies.
- Allows reimbursement for outpatient psychiatric, psychological, or other mental health counseling expenses, with limits and eligibility criteria.
- Authorizes reimbursement for relocation expenses, capped at $7,500.
- Provides for a second relocation payment of up to $7,500 if the crime occurs more than three years after the initial relocation.
- Establishes limits on the total award to a victim or derivative victim ($100,000).
- Specifies conditions for reimbursement, including requiring services from licensed providers.
- Clarifies eligibility for derivative victims, including parents, grandparents, siblings, and spouses of deceased victims.
- Addresses the timing of reimbursement, linking it to the term the crime occurred and the immediately following term.
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