At Tuesday’s state health committee hearing, opposers tried — and failed — to stop AB 1540 from moving forward.
The Blade spoke with student advisory council members from the National Rainbow College Fund, which provides funding and community-building for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
The scholarship program provides funding, community building and educational resources for queer youth, including those who are not out as LGBTQ+.
After the administration ended the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized youth line this July, officials are motioning for a localized option in Los Angeles.
