California AB1402 proposes the Fresh Start Grants Program to replace existing tax credits with refundable grants for low-income individuals.

California AB1402 introduces the Fresh Start Grants Program, which replaces the California Earned Income Tax Credit, Young Child Tax Credit, and foster youth tax credit with refundable grants for low-income individuals. The program aims to reduce poverty among the state's poorest working families and young children. Eligible recipients include those in CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and other qualifying programs. The grants are administered by county welfare departments, which must implement data safeguards to protect recipients, including undocumented individuals.

California AB1402 proposes the Fresh Start Grants Program to replace existing tax credits with refundable grants for low-income individuals.

California AB1402 introduces the Fresh Start Grants Program, which replaces the California Earned Income Tax Credit, Young Child Tax Credit, and foster youth tax credit with refundable grants for low-income individuals. The program aims to reduce poverty among the state's poorest working families and young children. Eligible recipients include those in CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and other qualifying programs. The grants are administered by county welfare departments, which must implement data safeguards to protect recipients, including undocumented individuals.