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AB-2933 Public social services: county liaison for higher education.(2017-2018)



As Amends the Law Today


SECTION 1.

 Section 10004 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:

10004.
 (a)  A county human services agency, or any other county agency responsible for social services, health services, or behavioral health services programs shall designate an agency liaison for higher education, as provided in this section. The agency liaison for higher education shall be the single point of contact in the agency for academic counselors and other relevant professional staff at community colleges located within the county, and shall provide resource and referral information regarding relevant programs under the agency’s jurisdiction to students who have expressed a need that might be met by those services.
(b) A county agency subject to this section is encouraged to consult with community colleges located within the county to best determine how the agency liaison can assist counselors and other professional staff members in meeting the needs of the student population.
(c) Any disclosure or sharing of personal information under this section shall be made in compliance with applicable state and federal confidentiality laws.
SEC. 2.
 If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.