California’s state Senate is considering legislation to provide universal basic income to former foster youth transitioning out of the system.
Senate Bill 739, introduced by Sen. Dave Cortese, D-San Jose, would provide the state’s 2,500 former foster youth ages 21-24 with $1,000 a month for three years, with no strings attached. Cortese and other legislators held a briefing Thursday to advocate for the bill.
"That may not seem like a lot of money, but it will help those individuals that are transitioning out, are trying to find their way or making sure that they don’t end up on the street," said […]
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