GOVERNOR BROWN SIGNED AB216, THE MARK STONE-AUTHORED BILL WHICH ENSURES THAT FOSTER YOUTH CAN EARN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS IN A TIMELY MANNER AND QUALIFY FOR ADMISSION TO STATE UNIVERSITIES. ON AVERAGE, STUDENTS TRANSFER SCHOOLS THREE OR MORE TIMES WHILE IN FOSTER CARE WHICH CAN RESULT IN THESE YOUTH FALLING BEHIND IN COURSEWORK. THIS LAW HELPS TO PROVIDE THE STATUTORY CLARITY NEEDED TO ENSURE FOSTER YOUTH MEET ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS. THE LAW TAKES EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2014.
