California AB1049 aligns the California Food Assistance Program with federal rules for deeming sponsor income and resources, with specific exemptions.

California AB1049 ensures the California Food Assistance Program follows federal deeming rules for sponsor income and resources, with a three-year deeming period for sponsors. It exempts immigrants who are victims of abuse by their sponsor or sponsor’s spouse. The bill also mandates reimbursement for state-mandated costs to local agencies and school districts.

California AB1049 aligns the California Food Assistance Program with federal rules for deeming sponsor income and resources, with specific exemptions.

California AB1049 ensures the California Food Assistance Program follows federal deeming rules for sponsor income and resources, with a three-year deeming period for sponsors. It exempts immigrants who are victims of abuse by their sponsor or sponsor’s spouse. The bill also mandates reimbursement for state-mandated costs to local agencies and school districts.