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Equal Access Fund | Distribution of Funds to the California Access to Justice Commission (Action Required)
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Summary
The Advisory Committee on Providing Access and Fairness recommends approval of a distribution of $250,000 to the California Access to Justice Commission for administration of a tax-advantaged student loan repayment assistance program for service providers employed by qualified legal service projects and support centers. The Judicial Council has been directed by Senate Bill 133 (Stats. 2023, ch. 34) to take this ongoing action since fiscal year 2023-24.
Recommendation
The Advisory Committee on Providing Access and Fairness recommends that the Judicial Council, effective November 15, 2024, approve a distribution of $250,000 to the California Access to Justice Commission for administration of a tax-advantaged student loan repayment assistance program, as authorized by Senate Bill 133 (Stats. 2023, ch. 34).