An Act protecting benefits owed to foster children
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to ensure that foster children receive all the benefits they are entitled to, such as healthcare, education, and financial assistance. Currently, there can be difficulties in tracking and distributing these benefits, leading to delays or missed payments. The legislation seeks to streamline the process and guarantee that foster children have access to the support they need. It builds upon previous attempts to address this issue.
Key provisions
- Establishes a system for tracking and distributing benefits owed to foster children.
- Requires state agencies to proactively identify and provide benefits to foster children.
- Creates a process for resolving disputes regarding benefits owed.
- Mandates regular reporting on the status of benefits owed to foster children.
- Expands access to educational resources for foster youth.
Who is affected
- Foster children
- Foster parents
- State child welfare agencies
- Healthcare providers
- Educational institutions
Notable changes
- Addresses inconsistencies in benefit distribution for foster children.
- Introduces a centralized tracking system to improve accountability.
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Sponsors
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14 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Christopher J. Worrell
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