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Assembly passes SB 119, a human services trailer bill changing CalWORKs and child-welfare training; vote 54-11
Summary
The California State Assembly on June 4 passed SB 119, the human services trailer bill that adjusts CalWORKs and requires standardized child-welfare reporter training; the measure passed 54-11.
The California State Assembly on June 4 passed SB 119, the budget "human services" trailer bill that includes changes to the CalWORKs program, a mandate to develop a standardized curriculum for child-welfare mandated reporters, and continued state support for housing and homelessness programs. The measure passed on a roll call, 54-11.
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks presented the legislation portion of the budget package as "SB 119, our human services trailer bill," and Assemblymember Gabriel, who presented the bill on the floor, said: "I am pleased today to present SB 119. This bill makes changes to our CalWORKs program to improve early engagement and help families find pathways to exit poverty." Gabriel also said the bill will "emphasize community based support and family preservation and thereby reduce disparities in the child welfare system."
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