California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 826.9

WIC § 826.9 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 2 · Part 1 · Ch. 2 · Art. 22

Statute text

(a)Notwithstanding Section 827 and in order to support a person who is or was previously adjudged a dependent or ward of the juvenile court, placed in foster care or on probation, or taken into the custody of the county probation department, in attending an institution of higher education by assisting the person with tasks, such as applying, registering, enrolling, or obtaining financial aid or support, personnel at a county child welfare department, county probation department, or local educational agency may provide, upon request of the person, the institution of higher education with either or both of the following:

(1)A sworn attestation, as defined in paragraph (7) of subdivision (a) Section 66020.8 of the Education Code, to be used for the purposes described in subdivision (b) of Section 66020.8 of the Education Code.

(2)Information verifying that the person is or was previously adjudged a dependent or ward of the juvenile court, placed in foster care or on probation, or taken into the custody of the county probation department that may only include the following information:

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 610, Sec. 2. (AB 243) Effective January 1, 2026.