California AB42 modifies CalWORKs and CalFresh eligibility by excluding certain educational benefits from income calculations.
California AB42 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to adjust eligibility criteria for the CalWORKs and CalFresh programs. Specifically, it excludes educational grants, awards, scholarships, loans, or fellowships for higher education from being considered income, except for cash payments from friends or relatives. These excluded funds are also exempt as resources for 12 months post-receipt.
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