AB 673: Unaccompanied homeless pupils: Unaccompanied Youth Support Grant Program.

The bill aims to improve the education and wellbeing of unaccompanied youth aged 16 and 17. It establishes a competitive grant program to support local educational agencies in providing necessary services, such as referrals to social services and educational support. The program will focus on improving school attendance, pupil engagement, graduation rates, and overall wellbeing. Funding preference will be given to agencies with experience working with unaccompanied youth and existing partnerships with social services and other entities. Local agencies must submit detailed plans to access grant funds, which will be used to identify eligible pupils, provide supports, and measure progress towards program goals. Annual reports will be submitted to track the expenditure of funds and the number of unaccompanied youth served.