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Relating to the definition of young adult for purposes of participation in the preparation for adult living program
Sponsored by the House Human Resources Committee
Topics:Health care
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 31, 2020
- Skipped: SubcommitteeSkipped
- Done: House committeeFebruary 26, 2020
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 26, 2020
- Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the SenateJune 10, 202049–0
- Done: To the GovernorJune 16, 2020
- Done: Signed into lawJune 17, 2020
Signed into law What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People leaving foster care or court-ordered services can use a program to help them learn how to live on their own. This change would allow more people to join the program, including those who were cared for by a relative or a close family friend instead of a foster parent. It expands who qualifies as a young adult for these services.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to the definition of “young adult” for purposes of participation in the preparation for adult living program (program). The purpose of the program is to assist young adult persons who are leaving foster care and other court-ordered services at age or older in making the transition to self-sufficiency. The bill includes a person who, at the time the person turned years of age, received court-ordered care in accordance with Code chapter 232 by a relative or another person with a significant relationship with the person, in the eligibility criteria for young adult participation in the program.
Changed since by amendment S-5099; see Amendments.
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