RESOLVED, That the Student Senate of California Community College advocate for legal clinics to purposefully focus on delivering proactive legal support to students, with the aim of preventing evictions and mitigating the risk of subsequent homelessness, this strategic approach not only aligns with state initiatives to reduce homelessness costs but also underscores the commitment to addressing the root causes of housing instability through timely and preventative legal interventions; and
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate of California Community College encourage legal clinics to offer legal assistance to protect students from unemployment and other civil legal challenges, ensuring their stability and educational continuity and that they create practical internship opportunities for Paralegal Studies students, facilitating timely completion of their programs and enhancing their professional readiness; and
While the SSCCC we recognize the importance of supporting undocumented and AB 540-eligible students in navigating legal and economic challenges, we did not advance this resolution during the current cycle due to limited capacity and competing organizational priorities. The SSCCC encourages legal clinics across the state to offer legal assistance aimed at protecting students from unemployment-related and other civil legal issues. Additionally, we support the recommendation to reallocate existing resources to expand educational and skill-building opportunities tailored to the unique needs of undocumented students.
For more information, please explore legal resources available to undocumented students from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office at this link.