California Victim Compensation Board can reimburse victims of crime for tuition costs and other expenses.

The bill amends the California Victim Compensation Board's authority to reimburse victims of crime for various expenses. It allows the board to provide tuition reimbursement for victims who suffer academic setbacks due to the crime. The reimbursement is limited to the term the crime took place and the term immediately following the crime, with a maximum compensation of $10,000. The bill also authorizes the board to reimburse victims for other expenses, such as medical costs, funeral and burial expenses, and costs related to cleaning the crime scene.

California Victim Compensation Board can reimburse victims of crime for tuition costs and other expenses.

The bill amends the California Victim Compensation Board's authority to reimburse victims of crime for various expenses. It allows the board to provide tuition reimbursement for victims who suffer academic setbacks due to the crime. The reimbursement is limited to the term the crime took place and the term immediately following the crime, with a maximum compensation of $10,000. The bill also authorizes the board to reimburse victims for other expenses, such as medical costs, funeral and burial expenses, and costs related to cleaning the crime scene.