Introduced
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To establish a foster care independence program to offer education, training, employment, and financial support for young adults leaving foster care. The bill specifies certain educational support the program would be required to provide, and authorizes stipends for those between the ages of 18 and 21 to cover costs related to acquiring a residence, such as security deposits. Much of the bill reflects codification of existing federal requirements and state policies.
Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
To clarify that the foster care programs the bill would authorize are contingent on continued federal funding.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)
To establish a foster care independence program to offer education, training, employment, and financial support for young adults leaving foster care. The bill specifies certain educational support the program would be required to provide, and authorizes stipends for those between the ages of 18 and 21 to cover costs related to acquiring a residence, such as security deposits, contingent on federal funding. Much of the bill reflects codification of existing federal requirements and state policies.
Passed in the House 97 to 0 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
