A Democratic state senator wants to give $500 a month to poor college students as a test program of universal basic income.
The proposal, expected to be formally introduced this month, would “establish a UBI pilot program at 3-5 [California State University campuses],” according to a one-page summary provided to The College Fix by senator Dave Cortese’ ( pictured ) office.
Tara Sreekrishnan, Cortese’ deputy chief of staff, did not answer questions about how it would be funded, if there would be any work or academic achievement requirements and other eligibility criteria.She also did not answer a question about the possibility […]
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