Senator Cortese and Chesa Boudin ‘Common Sense’ Basic Income Measure for Foster Youth Moves in CA Senate

By Elina Lingappa

SACRAMENTO, CA – A state senate bill authored by Senator Dave Cortese (D-15) and backed by San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin that would provide “Universal Basic Income for Transitional Age Foster Youth Act” is now being heard by the Senate Appropriations Committee.

SB 739 would establish a pilot program to provide $1,000 every month for the around 2,500 Transitional Age Youth (TAY) aging out of California Foster Youth programs.The program would run three years, and the California Department of Social Services is required to oversee operations according to East County Today .Senator Cortese drew heavy inspiration […]

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