SB 1171: State funds: grant programs: loan programs: eligibility.

<p>The bill introduces restrictions on state-funded grant and loan programs in California. It prohibits administrators of these programs from awarding grants or issuing loans to private entities that contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), unless specified exceptions apply. The bill also mandates that eligibility requirements for such programs include a clause stating that eligible private entities must not have contracts with ICE.</p> <p>The legislation includes findings that the proposed changes address statewide concerns rather than local issues, applying to all cities including charter cities. Additionally, it outlines procedures for state reimbursement of any mandated costs incurred by local agencies and school districts as a result of these new requirements.</p>