AB 2870: Military: National Guard: youth challenge program: counselors.

Existing law requires the Adjutant General of the Military Department to conduct a civilian youth opportunities program consisting of at least a 22-week residential program and a 12-month postresidential mentoring period, known as the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program. Existing law requires that the program serve at-risk teens in specified areas of the state. Existing law allows the Adjutant General to appoint a director and other service members and employees to operate the program.

This bill would allow for the appointment of a current member of the State Military Reserve who possesses a bachelors degree in psychology or social work to serve as a counselor within the program.