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Enacted Older Youth Legislation in Minnesota
Transitional Plan
Bill: SB 666, Chap. 106; Status: Enacted
Summary: Allows certain foster children between the ages of 18 and 21 to request, and requires the local agency to develop, a specific plan related to the foster child's vocational, educational, social, or maturational needs, and must ensure that any foster care, housing, or counseling benefits are consistent with that plan.
Sponsored by Senator John Marty
Pending Older Youth Legislation in Minnesota
Transitional Plan
Bill: HB 985; Status: Pending-Carryover
Summary: Allows persons between ages 18 and 21 who have been in foster care for six consecutive months prior to their 18th birthday, to request the department to develop a plan related to that person's vocational, educational, social and other needs and to ensure that the person's foster care, housing and other benefits are tied to that plan.
Sponsored by Representatives Hayden, Clark, Greiling, Abeler and Champion
Transitional Plan
Bill: HB 985; Status: Pending-Carryover
Summary: Allows persons between ages 18 and 21 who have been in foster care for six consecutive months prior to their 18th birthday, to request the department to develop a plan related to that person's vocational, educational, social and other needs and to ensure that the person's foster care, housing and other benefits are tied to that plan.
Sponsored by Representatives Hayden, Clark, Greiling, Abeler and Champion
