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Board approves Shasta College/Step Up opioid‑settlement funding to support internships and student aid
Summary
Supervisors approved opioid‑settlement funding to support Shasta College’s new Alcohol & Drug Studies internships and Step Up students (year 1 ≈ $324,000; three‑year request discussed). Board required annual metrics and contract details; vote 4–1.
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 16 to allocate opioid‑settlement dollars to Shasta College and the county Step Up program to expand training and supports for people entering substance‑use treatment work and for justice‑involved students.
Shasta College Trustee Sandra Hamilton and program staff outlined two components: paid stipends for internships tied to a new Alcohol & Drug Studies certificate/degree (to replace lost wages while students complete supervised field hours) and direct wrap‑around support for Step…
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