The state legislature and the governor have pushed through a number of education bills that went into effect Jan. 1, which are designed to improve the future for young people in the state.

In fact, one bill (AB428, Carter), mandates that parents of high school students be notified whether or not their child’s studies meet the requirements for admission to the California State University or the University of California. It also requires notification about career technical education.

Los Angeles, CA - Applications are now being accepted for the 10th annual Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders’ Scholarship program. Applicants can go online at www.carlsjr.com/promotions to apply - only during the month of January as a tribute to Carl’s Jr. founder, who died on Jan. 11, 2008, at the age of 90. Sixty high school seniors or graduates up to 21 years old will be chosen to receive a $1,000 scholarship to the two- or four-year college or vocational school of their choice.