California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 18997.58

WIC § 18997.58 Effective Jan 1, 2025Div. 9 · Part 6 · Ch. 16.1

Statute text

(a)It is the intent of the Legislature that all eligible children will be automatically enrolled for a HOPE trust account to the extent possible. To achieve this goal, the Treasurer shall do both of the following:

(1)(A) Collaborate with the State Department of Social Services pursuant to a data-sharing agreement, and any other relevant governmental agencies or departments, to gather data to maximize participation in the HOPE Trust Account Program for eligible children and youth. For purposes of this subdivision, the information received by the Treasurer shall only be utilized to the extent allowable by federal and state law, regulation, and guidance and only for the purposes of facilitating enrollment in the HOPE Trust Account Program.

(B)Notwithstanding Sections 827 and 10850, the State Department of Social Services shall provide the Treasurer with information necessary to verify foster care status for the sole purpose of determining eligibility for a HOPE trust account.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 1010, Sec. 12. (SB 242) Effective January 1, 2025.