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Policy Update: California 2009-2010 Budget Summary [HTML]
Months overdue, the budget as signed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on July 28, 2009 cuts billions of dollars from local governments, education and health and human services, but does not eliminate whole programs, as initially proposed in the Governor's May budget proposal. This document summarizes the budget and highlights the four key areas that will affect the Southeast Asian community in California.

A Guide to the New and Temporary SSI Extension Law for Humanitarian Immigrants [PDF]
A new law, “The SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act” (Public Law 110-328), extends SSI eligibility for refugees and other humanitarian immigrants past the 7-year period, allowing them to receive at least 2 more years of SSI. This FAQ answers some of the more commonly asked questions about the new law.

Six Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions Receive $10 Million in Grants [PDF]
Press release from The National Council on Asian Pacific Americans.

Security Income (SSI) Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act Signed by President [PDF]
This act provides an additional two years of SSI for elderly and disabled refugees who have been cut off from their SSI benefits because of the seven year time limit for refugees and other humanitarian immigrants. This two year SSI extension is set to expire in 2011.

Magnet Schools Mirror Myths [URL]
August 20, 2008 — By Doua Thor. Published in AsianWeek, this op-ed was written in response to a series of articles that were highlighting Asian American and Pacific Islander students as model minorities.

SEARAC Speakers Bureau [HTML]
SEARAC speakers are knowledgeable about Southeast Asian issues. List of which speakers are available, their specialty topics, and how to book them for events, groups, etc.

2008 Platform for Asian Pacific Americans National Policy Priorities [PDF]
NCAPA Call to Action! Presents information and policy recommendations of vital national importance in order to enrich discussion leading up to elections in the fall of 2008. SEARAC is an endorsing organization.

Legal Aid Directory [HTML]
Directory of legal aid resources for refugees by region.