Senate Passes Senator Cortese’s Bill Giving Guaranteed Income to Homeless High School Seniors

Senate Passes Senator Cortese’s Bill Giving Guaranteed Income to Homeless High School Seniors

The State Senate advanced legislation by Senator Dave Cortese on Monday establishing a statewide guaranteed income program for homeless students. SB 333 would give unhoused students finishing high school $1,000 a month for five months to help them enroll in college or enter the workforce.

“I applaud my Senate colleagues for protecting California’s most vulnerable students during a crucial time. High schools offer homeless students a support network that can include free counseling, school supplies, transportation and meals. But when these students exit high school, all that school support goes away. It’s the worst time to rip away a young […]

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