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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
07/14/2025
07/14/2025
Crossed Over
06/03/2025
06/03/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Section 16001.9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to foster care.
AI Summary
This bill requires the State Department of Social Services to provide educational resources to foster parents and other appropriate individuals about grooming and hygiene products that are culturally and ethnically appropriate for foster children. The bill amends an existing law that outlines the rights of foster youth by adding a specific provision that mandates the creation and distribution of educational materials to help foster caregivers better understand and support the diverse cultural and ethnic needs of children in the foster care system. By doing so, the bill aims to enhance the care and support provided to foster youth by ensuring that caregivers are informed about how to select and provide grooming and hygiene products that respect a child's cultural background, ethnicity, and personal identity. This addition is part of a broader set of comprehensive rights for foster children that cover areas such as safety, education, healthcare, personal autonomy, and cultural awareness, with the goal of promoting the well-being and dignity of children in the foster care system.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee: Held under submission. (on 08/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1120 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1120#99INT |
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