CalWORKs: unrelated adult male.
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No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill repeals a section of California law that currently requires unrelated adult males living with CalWORKs applicants or recipients to contribute financially to the family’s expenses. The change aims to broaden eligibility for the CalWORKs program, which provides cash assistance and benefits to low-income families. The bill also clarifies that ongoing state funding for the program will not be used to implement this repeal.
Key provisions
- Repeals Section 11351.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
- Eliminates the requirement for unrelated adult males to contribute financially to CalWORKs recipient families.
- Prohibits state appropriations for implementing the repeal.
- Establishes a process for reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for any state-mandated costs associated with the bill.
- Aligns with the California Constitution regarding local agency reimbursement.
Who is affected
- CalWORKs recipients
- Applicants for CalWORKs
- Unrelated adult males living with CalWORKs recipients or applicants
- County governments administering CalWORKs
- The State of California
Notable changes
- Removes a financial contribution requirement for unrelated adult males in CalWORKs cases.
- Expands eligibility criteria for the CalWORKs program.
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