Bill > AB534

This bill modifies the contractual terms for transitional housing placement providers and Transitional Housing Program-Plus providers in California. Currently, these organizations provide housing and support services for foster youth aged 16 and older, including those who have aged out of the foster care system. The bill changes the initial contract term from 10 years to 3 years, allows for two additional one-year renewals, and then permits subsequent 10-year renewals. Counties are given the flexibility to terminate a contract by providing 90 days' notice to the contractor, and the county and contractor can mutually agree to contract extensions at any time. The bill also includes provisions related to state funding, indicating that if the act increases local agency costs, the state will provide annual funding for those cost increases. By standardizing contract lengths and providing more flexibility for both counties and housing providers, the bill aims to support the stability and continuity of transitional housing services for foster youth.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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