California Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council.
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Overview
This bill establishes the California Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council within the California Health and Human Services Agency. The council’s purpose is to evaluate the impact of policies and budget decisions on child poverty and well-being, develop a plan to reduce child poverty by 50% within 10 years, and provide recommendations to the legislature. It will include representatives from various state agencies and organizations focused on child welfare and poverty reduction.
Key provisions
- Establishes the California Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council within the California Health and Human Services Agency.
- Requires the council to be co-chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of Social Services.
- Mandates the council to include representatives from various state agencies and organizations.
- Requires the council to analyze the impacts of policy proposals and budget provisions on child poverty.
- Directs the council to develop and publish a plan to reduce statewide child poverty by 50% within 10 years.
- Requires the council to submit regular reports to the Legislature, including an initial report by July 1, 2027.
- The council must determine metrics to measure the impact of policies on child poverty and administrative burdens on families.
- The council is required to hold regional public hearings to maximize participation from working families.
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