These vets are eligible to upgrade their discharge status to receive benefits, but many have found the process difficult. The new California program will help.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday announced that he has signed legislation to assist LGBTQ veterans discharged under the Clinton administration's “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy.
– Last week, the California State Senate passed Assembly Bill 1705, legislation reforming remedial placement policies at the state’s community colleges. Authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (AD-44), the bill unanimously passed the Assembly in May. AB 1705 is supported by a diverse coalition of higher education equity, research, civil rights, social justice, faculty, and student leadership organizations.