(

a) It is the policy of this state and the purpose of this

section to facilitate and support the development and operation of housing for homeless youth. (

b) The provision of housing for homeless youth is hereby authorized and shall not be considered unlawful age discrimination, notwithstanding any other provision of law, including, but not limited to, Sections 51, 51.2, and 51.10 of the Civil Code, Sections 11135, 12920, and of this code,

Chapter 11.5 (commencing with

Section 50800) of Part of Division of the Health and Safety Code, and local housing or age discrimination ordinances. (

c) This

section shall not be construed to permit discrimination against families with children. (

d) This

section shall occupy the field of regulation of housing for homeless youth by any local public entity, including, but not limited to, a city, county, and city and county. (

e) For purposes of this section, the following

definitions shall apply: (1) “At risk of becoming homeless” means facing eviction or termination of one’s current housing situation. (2) “Homeless youth” means either of the following: (

A) A person who is not older than years of age, and meets one of the following conditions: (

i) Is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. (ii) Is no longer eligible for foster care on the basis of age. (iii) Has run away from home. (

B) A person who is younger than years of age, who is emancipated pursuant to

Part 6 (commencing with

Section 7000) of Division of the Family Code, and who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. (3) “Housing for homeless youth” means emergency, transitional, or permanent housing tied to supportive services that assist homeless youth in stabilizing their lives and developing the skills and resources they need to make a successful transition to independent, self-sufficient adulthood.