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Enacted Older Youth Legislation in Alaska
There is no enacted Older Youth legislation for Alaska.
Pending Older Youth Legislation in Alaska
Education of Children in Foster Care, Independent Living Skills Training
Bill: HB 126; Status: Pending-Carryover
Summary: Ensures the continued education of a child in out of home placement in their school of origin. Relates to tuition waivers, loans, and medical assistance for a child placed in out-of-home care by the state. Establishes that the state design a program that continues independent living skills training for youth who are likely to remain in foster care until age 21.
Sponsored by Representative Gara
Foster Care Age Limit and Tuition Waiver
Bill: SB 27; Status: Pending-Carryover
Summary: States that a person who was in foster care is entitled to a waiver of undergraduate tuition and fees. Extends subsidy payments for children up to age 18 or up to age 23 if they are living in foster care at that time.
Sponsored by Senator Davis
Foster Care Age Limit and Tuition Waiver
Bill: SB 27; Status: Pending-Carryover
Summary: States that a person who was in foster care is entitled to a waiver of undergraduate tuition and fees. Extends subsidy payments for children up to age 18 or up to age 23 if they are living in foster care at that time.
Sponsored by Senator Davis
