Government Code section 8272

The commission shall do the following:

(a)

Examine and discuss policy and fiscal issues affecting the interests, needs, and conditions of the youth of California.

(b)

Formally advise and make recommendations to the Legislature, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Governor on specific legislative and fiscal issues affecting youth, such as the following:

(1)

Achievement gap.

(2)

Behavioral and physical health.

(3)

Bullying.

(4)

Career preparation.

(5)

Child welfare.

(6)

Child and sexual abuse.

(7)

Civic engagement.

(8)

Climate crisis.

(9)

College affordability and student loans.

(10)

Depression and suicide.

(11)

Education.

(12)

Employment.

(13)

Financial literacy.

(14)

Foster care.

(15)

Gun violence.

(16)

Health care.

(17)

Homelessness.

(18)

Housing and transportation.

(19)

Immigration and undocumented youth.

(20)

Juvenile justice.

(21)

Labor and jobs.

(22)

LGBTQ civil rights.

(23)

Mental health.

(24)

Poverty.

(25)

Racial, economic, and gender equity.

(26)

Reproductive justice.

(27)

Safety.

(28)

Social media and networking.

(29)

Substance abuse and vaping.

(30)

Youth development.

(31)

Any other policy or fiscal issues deemed appropriate by the commission.

(c)

Consult with any existing local-level youth advisory commissions and community-based, grassroots youth-led organizations for input and potential solutions on issues related to youth.

(d)

Publish an internet website to report details relevant to the commission for the public to view, including, but not limited to, commission agendas, minutes, resolutions, vote counts, initiatives, commissioner information, photos, and video.

(e)

On or before May 30, 2026, and annually thereafter, publish an annual report to the Legislature, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Secretary of California Health and Human Services, and Governor detailing the activities, issues, demographics, budget, and outcomes of the commission. The commission shall submit the report to the Legislature required by this subdivision in compliance with Section 9795.

Source: Section 8272, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=8272.­ (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

Last Updated

Apr. 24, 2025

§ 8272’s source at ca​.gov