California Education Code 70010 – (a) The California Memorial Scholarship Program is hereby …
(a) The California Memorial Scholarship Program is hereby established. The program shall be administered by the Scholarshare Investment Board established pursuant to Section 69984. The program shall be funded by the California Memorial Scholarship Fund established pursuant to § 5066 of the Vehicle Code.
(b) The purpose of the program is to provide scholarships for surviving dependents of California residents killed as a result of injuries sustained during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. These scholarships shall be used to defray the costs incurred by participants in the program at institutions of higher education. The Legislature finds and declares that the scholarships provided by this act are funded by voluntary donations provided by California vehicle owners.
Terms Used In California Education Code 70010
- Board: means the Scholarshare Investment Board established pursuant to Section 69984. See California Education Code 70010.1
- Fund: means the California Memorial Scholarship Fund established pursuant to §. See California Education Code 70010.1
- Program: means the California Memorial Scholarship Program established pursuant to Section 70010. See California Education Code 70010.1
- Scholarship: means a participant's account as established by the board with moneys deposited in the fund. See California Education Code 70010.1
(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 62, Sec. 78. Effective January 1, 2004.)